------In-Sight------

These eyes have seen so many things
thru the passing years
So many things to make them laugh
or bring the falling tears 

For many years these eyes shone bright
with dreams of my tomorrow
Though just a few of those came true
my eyes reflect no sorrow

So many things they've seen occur
from visits to the moon
To computer chats across the world
they've seen mans' progress bloom

These eyes once saw so clearly
between what's right or wrong
Now they turn red as I listen
to lyrics of a song

Today they've seen our freedoms
redefined and then doled out
In years gone by, free speech meant talk
now all it means is shout

These eyes have seen the start of birth
and watched the children grow
Will their eyes watch life and marvel too
or behold foul crops we sow.

And now these eyes are growing dim
I guess that it's a blessing 
They can't see what will happen next
"Hope it's good". But then I'm guessing.