i notice

i look around

i notice the eyes,
smile, texture of the mind.
the sound of the voice,
and the feel of the style.

i notice the cries,
from dried eyes,
the unspoken words from inside.
the bad things left behind
and the heart pried open wide.

i notice determination.
meditation, scriptural education.
sin deprivation,
and at frequent times, joyous elation.

i notice Popeye's
and french fries
less pride
and hopes highed.

i notice behaviors
tap my shoulder twice
asking for oxtail
and all ice cream flavors.


i notice
the positive attitudes
the refrain from solitude.
entering people's lives and changing their mood.

i notice
the 'neen'
your life and more
is in store for you to be,

i look around
this is what i see.