Advice for the little one: for Kaya

You see, special one, there is a reason

why you close your eyes in the dark.

For behind your eyelids is a known darkness and

where you know your darkness you are comfortable.

One cannot stand to have one’s eyes open and,

just possibly, not see that which is right before them.

To not look is to be blind and creatures with such cowardice as ours

does such knowing ignorance so well.

It is ashamedly increasingly present

and we are, at times, the ugliest of creatures

that rather remain in a known darkness

rather than placing our hand out to that which

stands right before us.

But, little one, find one for you that explores the dark

and keeps the eyes open with hands in front

for only they are those that stumble upon the treasures of life

and they are those that learn the secrets of living.

Be such as that, darling child, and reach,

reach those arms out and one day you’ll find

another with outstretched arms in the dark

just seeking, and not waiting, to discover the treasures of life.

Then learn that two or more together are multiplied eyes and hands

to explore, reach and create unfathomable moments of life.

So close those curious eyes long enough only to blink or sleep.

…. now eat your vegetables.