You don’t have to see to brush your teeth,
Or rinse that mouth that you love to feed.
You don’t have to see to kiss the head
Of the grandchild you hold until ready for bed.
You don’t have to see to smell a rose
Or feel a dandelion tickle your nose.
You don’t have to see to clean your ears,
And to hear the latest news both far and near.
You don’t have to see to talk on the phone,
And gab with the girls, on and on.
You don’t have to see to feel the warm sun
And the cool ocean breeze while at the beach having fun.
You don’t have to see to taste the fragrant wine,
One glass is enough, ..it will do just fine.
You don’t have to see to sit in your swing,
And listen to all the birds so sweetly sing.
You don’t have to see to go out to lunch,
With kind friends to assist you a bunch and a bunch.
You don’t have to see to stroke your dog’s fur,
Or hear your kitty cat, purr and purr.
You don’t have to see to hear good books on tape,
And listen to music..so beautiful and great.
You don’t have to see if you know how to care,
And help others by spending much time in prayer.
Sequel:
You DO have to see to drive around town,
But I sure don’t miss those traffic jams.
You DO have to see to read your grandkids a book,
But you can tell a tale curled up in a nook.
You DO have to see to go out and shop,
But now I don’t have to shop ’til I drop!
You DO have to see to cook a good meal,
Now hubby helps out…oh, what a deal!
You DO have to see to walk around outside,
But to hold on to someone…well, I swallow some pride.
So all I can say to this saga of mine,
Is to seek and be content with the passing of time.
And I’ll always hope that someday divine,
We will all see clearer than we do at this time.