Open Your Eyes

Open Your Eyes
Photo: Ari Osher

The blind man wanders the streets with no route to follow. He thinks out loud, what a wonderful site!
The blind man has only empty dreams. He wishes one day to be free of sorrow.
The blind man buys what comes to his mind. He worries about everything except what’s inside.

Can a blind man’s eyes be opened?

The blind man sees what he wants in the moment. He worries not who he hurts in process.
The blind man expresses his darkest emotions. He seeks out pleasure to no avail.
The blind man screams at the top of his lungs. He begs for all to listen.

Can a blind man’s eyes be opened?

The blind man grows above his peers. He still feels like the shortest in the room.
The blind man chases his deepest desires. He finds out they are all worthless.
The blind man waits for his maid of honor. He can’t understand where it went wrong.

Can a blind man’s eyes be opened?

The blind man watches as his end draws near. He ponders what comes next.
The blind man falls with no one to catch him. He doesn’t know what happened.
The blind man looks around but his memory is faded. He realizes that he could see all along.

Can a blind man’s eyes be opened?

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