Open Eyes

by ctyson124

August 6, 2015

Life descends upon us unawares

living is a beauty so beguiling

As a human subject to her whim

how could you not embrace her smiling?

To awaken with such potential

requite her gift with time you're biding

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ctyson124Aug 6, 2015

I would really like an opinion on my poem "Open Eyes."I worked on it for a long while and I'm hoping it's any good. Some feedback and criticism would be appreciated. Thank you!