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Open My Eyes

Laura

Open my eyes

To the darkened room

Sunlight leaks through the shades

I can tell by the sighs

It’s already noon

I don’t want to get up today

Open my door

And the TV downstairs

Blasts with sunny day news

Feet on the cold floor

Run a hand through my hair

And I’m struck with the sunny day blues

Open my window

To the bright blinding frost

That makes me squint my eyes closed

The piercing white snow

Leaves my grumpiness gone

And the sun seeps with warmth through my clothes

Open my mind

To this brand new day

And all of the things I can do

It’s easy to find

The right words to say

When the world says good morning to you.

 

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