A New Dawn

A new dawn breaks,

over the rich and the poor,

in this land we wake to it's call.

Though many it seems,

think it's only for them,

this day has been given to all.

It should not matter,

the color or creed,

the gender or position in life.

For we all have the right,

to expect to be treated,

as our child, our husband or wife.

Yes the dawn brings to us,

a joyous new day,

one that offers a brand new chance.

The opportunity arrives,

for to start life anew,

whether at work, at home or romance.

It's not like this doesn't happen,

with each brand new day,

this really is not something new.

For life offers a new chance,

with each new dawn,

it's call is not just for me, it's for you.

So today, look around,

view the world with new eyes,

show respect, give each person their due.

You'll find your heart filled,

in a way you've not known,

while this dawn molds and reinvents you.

I'm Not Disabled

With the loss of an eye

comes a deep and dark sorrow.

The self pity you feel

doesn't leave by the morrow.

Feeling sorry for self

really does you no good,

it's not like your life's over

your loss is misunderstood.

There's a time of adjustment

that seems far too long,

such as depth perception

you're always an inch wrong.

Peripheral vision

is removed from one side

you bump into many things

that you come up beside.

But those things you don't see

aren't the things now that matter.

It's the things that you do see

you should keep on your platter.

When you still have one eye

you can see to your needs

you need not be held back

this disability misleads.

It gives you the chance

to accept and reflect

just how good that you have it

that your life's not been wrecked.

You can walk and still talk

you can drive and play ball

you can still watch your grandchildren

as they grow strong and tall.

You see, your life is not over

and there's no need to cry

you're not really disabled

it's all been a lie.

So now I sit thankful

for this lesson I've learned

seeing all of life's beauty

found every way that I turn.

Words Without Muse

When words go away

leaving you nothing to say

emptiness fills you.

Your life still goes on

as you're used as a pawn

yet nothing feels right.

So what can you do

when inspiration leaves you

it cannot be forced.

As I have tried here

to force these words without muse

my point is made clear.

And now here I sit

the emptiness has not left

my direction lost.