Third Eye

Because stars twinkle on a clear summer night

And birds sing at the gentle break of dawn.

Because Jackson Browne sings at the Meadowlands

And Woody Allen makes me laugh.

Because I make people laugh.

Because a drive to the country is so different

from a drive to Manhattan.

Because great writers have written

And great singers have sung

And great painters have painted.

Because I haven’t done those things yet.

Because there are places and cultures and ideas.

Because the world is my birthday present

And so much hasn’t been discovered yet.

Because all the world’s a stage

And because people want to talk to me.

Because of the alpha and  the omega

And Nirvana

And  truth, knowledge and bliss.

Because bits of frustration are the seeds of growth.

Because a hug is not really a scary thing.

And drums have a powerful sound.

Because cool grass feels neat between my toes

And pastels are beautiful colors.

Because popcorn tastes good without butter

And  there’s orange juice in oranges.