Blindsight

Blindsight – by Samuel Kristopher (the poet) Byrd

Speeding through life

never enough time

Searching for happiness

destination cloud nine

Nice house, new car

nice clothes, new jewelry

Season tickets, club seats

all bought with stained money

The fast life carries a price

a fool and money shall part

Taking with it all the things

used to fill this empty heart

Now groping at shadows

looking for some light

Darkness surrounds me

as days become eternal nights

But seek and there you'll find

enlightenment to brighten your way

Being mindful of the present

while letting go of yesterday

Free from blinding desires

beauty is easy to see

The things I once sought

were always around me.