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"Eyes Open Wide"

Sun Feb 5, 2012 4:12 PM EST
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By Defense Counsel
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This morning I looked in the mirror

I saw some things I didn’t like

The wrinkles and gray hair

Told the story of a lifelong fight.

So I just stood there

Reading the story of my life

There were chapters, forgotten

But all of a sudden they came to light.

The good times, and the bad times

A jigsaw puzzle in my mind

And as I stood there, it made me wonder

Do I have the strength for the final climb.

                   At that moment, I felt it

                   A feeling I had as a child

                   Chasing fireflies,

                   Running through a field half wild.

                   It gave me comfort

                   Showed me direction

                   Led me to the doorway

                   Another window of my life

                   I guess the key is

                   Living with your eyes open wide.

 

When darkness surrounds you

With its troubled times

Don’t let it bog you down

Tomorrow brings a new sunshine

Just keep fighting

Living with your eyes open wide.

                     Living with your eyes open wide

                     Wading in the rising tide

                     Don’t hold the bad things inside

                     Keep living with your eyes open wide

                     Don’t miss the good things

                     Live with your eyes open wide.

 

© 2012 Defense Counsel

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Defense Counsel

A message of hope. A look at the innocence we should keep, but sometimes lose. Stay strong and enjoy what you can my friends. :)

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Reply#1 - Sun Feb 5, 2012 4:12 PM EST
SAtownMytown

If that was on facebook, I'd "like" it. :)

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#1.1 - Sun Feb 5, 2012 4:20 PM EST
Defense Counsel

Thanks, SA, are you saying you "don't" like it on newsvine?? LOL Just kidding. I don't do much on facebook, are you asking to post it? :)

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#1.2 - Sun Feb 5, 2012 4:27 PM EST
SAtownMytown

LOL! No,yeah, on any other site it'd be fine, cause it's sucks on Newsvine. j/k. :)

Post it on facebook? Well, I suppose you could. I, personally, don't know how to do it through the Vine, though. Unless they have that option through the RRS/RSS feed. I'm not sure.

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#1.3 - Sun Feb 5, 2012 4:38 PM EST
Defense Counsel

SA, I'll look into doing that. I'm honored that you like my work!! I always enjoy your visits!! :)

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#1.4 - Sun Feb 5, 2012 5:58 PM EST
SAtownMytown

cool :)

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#1.5 - Sun Feb 5, 2012 9:38 PM EST
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roc1960

Thank You, I have a lot of reading and learning to do?

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Reply#2 - Mon Feb 6, 2012 2:23 PM EST
Defense Counsel

Roc, I take your hand in a firm Cherokee manner. This means honor and honesty. You wanted in my friend?? Your there!! :) I have a lot of reading and learning to do? If you are sincere, I will walk these steps with you my friend. I will go the extra mile to help my people. You are more than welcome. Now lets's roll our sleeves up and get to work!! :)

Nvwatohiyadv Unalii(peace my friend) :)

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#2.1 - Mon Feb 6, 2012 2:31 PM EST
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roc1960

Yes there is a lot of work, First and foremost I feel is to rid the ignorance. I still have studying to do. Thank You.

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Reply#3 - Mon Feb 6, 2012 3:16 PM EST
Defense Counsel

You're very welcome roc. :)

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#3.1 - Mon Feb 6, 2012 3:54 PM EST
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Nina Fox

This morning I looked in the mirror

I saw some things I didn’t like

The wrinkles and gray hair

Told the story of a lifelong fight.

Beautiful poem. I only hope that you can view yourself with "kinder" eyes. The eyes I suspect you view other people with. The heart is what defines the person and his/her true beauty. If your heart is kind, gentle and beautiful, so are your lines of life as they take on a soft glow because The beauty of a person starts from within and radiates outward.

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Reply#4 - Mon Feb 6, 2012 3:54 PM EST
Defense Counsel

Hi Nina. This piece only has part of me in it. As usual, :), I use my ears and others experience in my work. I agree with everything you said!! It is good,as always, to hear from you my dear friend. I hope you have been well. :)

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#4.1 - Mon Feb 6, 2012 3:58 PM EST
Nina Fox

Thanks for your kind comments D/C. You are truly a kind and caring person. Wish we had more like you in this world. I cannot explain it, but I just “feel” this poem is closer to home than you may even want to realize.

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#4.2 - Tue Feb 7, 2012 3:57 PM EST
Defense Counsel

Hi Nina. Thank you for your kindness as well. Ok, now dag gonnit,LOL. Will you stop seeing through me!!! :) There is a bit of me in this my friend. I admit it. :) I'm 49 and yes I feel 80. Just kidding. You have a gift of perception. Thank you my dear friend. Much love to you Nina!! :)

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#4.3 - Tue Feb 7, 2012 4:26 PM EST
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storyartist

Living with your eyes open wide

Wading in the rising tide

Love the imagery I get here. Gotta stay within touch of those wind and water currents. Thanks for bringing us your messages, DC.

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Reply#5 - Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:49 AM EST
Defense Counsel

Thank YOU story !! :) I am so glad that you enjoyed. Thanks my friend!!

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Reply#6 - Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:07 AM EST
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