When you look at the stars
what do you see?
gas burning
or dreams beginning?
Do you see dim lights
or a guidance in the dark?
Do you see white freckles
or shapes forming pictures?
When you look at the world
what do you see?
swarming people
or someone lending a hand in the store? Do you see overwhelming violence
or best friends laughing in the park?
Do you see another news story
or the tulips in Grandma’s garden?