I was looking for something to pay tribute to the importance of our eyes and vision. My daughter-in-law and son have each had eye surgery and are seeing better than ever.
An Ode to My Eyes
By Meirav Malter, age 8
"Oh, eyes, you are forever there,
Right above my nose,
Right below my eyebrows.
You are still very special,
Even if you don't see very well.
Eyes, I am glad I have you,
Glad that you let me see the world.
And all the things in it.
If I was blind it wouldn't be the same,
I wouldn't see the sparkling sea,
The big tree in my yard,
Or the shiny sunrise.
I would never see the excitement of the circus,
Or the gentle flowers.
So eyes, I just want to tell you once again,
I'm glad to know you're there,
Right above my nose.
This was written to show gratitude for his sight despite having a disease that meant he was unable to see any colors. It wasn't a case of being color-blind and unable to distinquish colors, he lives in a world devoid of color.