Week 30 : Eyes

Apathetic eyes
Look on the broken man
Carry on their way
He was not part of their plan
 
Another set of eyes
View the very same scene
Compassion and love
Bring comfort serene
 
One thinks…
“He got what he deserved”
On a downward road
The other’s heart opens
And kindness flowed
 
All eyes see
The very same state
Not all hearts care
Not all can relate
 
Do you see someone in need?
Do you have the things to give?
Do you see another bleed?
Do you help them to live?
 
The beaten man…
 …also has eyes
I was wrong…
Hear my cries…
 
I am sorry
Please forgive me
Deep in your debt
Anyone can see
 
Now open my eyes to let me see
The half alive in front of me
Give me compassion
Throughout my days
Let there be kindness
Found in my gaze
 
David Kettler
​ 11/6/17