Eyes Wide Open Poem by Sarah Persson

Wandering, searching,
Bewildered at this world,

Why is there such destruction found?
Why dare they not stand high and proud?

What is it that controls their mind?
Eyes blinded by conformity?

See worthiness is to be earned and
Choices made are found within,
Hard work and pride are praised, rewarded,
Lazy are the so-called, "disregarded."

Don't be the one without a vision,
Don't let the world conduct your truth,
Be you, be true, be proud, be trusted,
Work hard, hold onto love, find peace, be human.