New Eyes

The uncertainty of not knowing where you stand

or where you fall behind,

of not being sure what can be done,

or what exactly bothers your mind,

unsure whether I'd still be here tomorrow

or will my ashes travel across the land?

Am I mindful of the things I do not know?

Am I as bad as they say I am?

I lull my thoughts to a quiet sleep.

The silence in my head is a fresh clean slate.

Honor the tons of promises I have to keep.

I am starting over, lying in wait.

How perfect can these new eyes be

to see myself in new light entirely.