creating cultural connections

April 25, 2009

I put on my realism glasses.

Rose-colored realism glasses.

You can’t see them but they do not hide.

They’re not the kind that look outside.

My realism glasses help me to see

how to restore the soul within me.

They do not justify nor understand.

They do not comfort nor make demands.

They look at me and not at you.

They just keep it real and show His TRUTH.

From all this loss and so much pain

I can learn from and have much to gain

Though outwardly I’m wasting away –

Inwardly I’m being renewed day by day

My realism glasses give me power

To learn from the past and put it away

In my pocket as a lesson learned

As moments spent, with a future to earn

So as I take a deep look at myself

I pray to God because I need His help

To hold onto strength and keep showing heart

To give more light to a world so dark

My realism glasses show peace within reach

The peace I receive with much to learn

And the peace I give with much to teach.

To everyone — don’t despair.

Don’t be jealous cuz God gave you a pair.

Do not fear if yours are broken

Do not fear, if worse, they were stolen.

For I love you too and want you to see

To have peace of mind and clarity

Just ask of me and I will give

My very own realism glasses to you

…So you can live.