bright wild eyes

invited the light

to shine upon us

 

with no dirt of earth toil

to muddy it's reflection--

 

they taught me

words to protest

 

and gave sound to

my silent complaint

 

against all who

would keep me

held fast and

too dumb to speak...

 

I'm posting this in tribute to Chris Cornell.  There are too many favorites of mine from this brilliant songwriter to mention here--but, I'll share this one that always reminds me of my Dad whenever I hear it--