Sometimes

Sometimes, you have to close your eyes
to see what the blind sees

Sometimes, you have to shut your ears
to hear what the deaf hears

Sometimes you have to remain seated
to feel what the cripple feels

Sometimes you have to stay thirsty
to feel what thirst means

Sometimes you have to be quiet
appreciate what you've got
wonder, what have you done
to deserve all that much
countless blessing
can't conceive

Then close your eyes once again
be grateful, no matter
what your religion
is