Open Your Eyes

You’re living your life on the glass being half full
But to some it is empty and there’s nothing to rule
Some people are penalised for fighting through life
No water; no food for the child, husband, wife

There’s people abused by the one’s meant to care
Going home to fear and to nothing that’s fair
The heartache, the hurt, and the treatment they receive
It’s all so different from the world you perceive

Some stories of past are diluted and told
But they forget the big picture and are not fully whole
There are people around us whose heart beats the same
But the horrors of their life could get them true fame

Try not to see what you choose and no more
Listen and look to the things once ignored
Open your eyes to the world, the earth
Nothing is perfect and this you need to observe

Look at the wars, the violence and fights
No peace between worlds that don’t do what is right
Open your eyes to the bright red that’s blood
To the soldiers who are lying lifeless in mud

There are horrors, pain and suffering today
Please don’t be naive; just look a different way
Inequality, bullying, these things are no good
Homophobia, racism and hunting not for food

This world is a mess and there’s not much we can do
But believe it will change and see the right view
We cannot share peace; there would still be those fights
But we can open our eyes and share the true sights