Open Hand, Open Heart, Open Eyes

I saw your face, but turned away Too many shadows haunt the day The world’s gone sharp, the lines are drawn So I kept my distance, kept marching on Open eyes, but closed-up soul Guarded heart, just trying to control Every stranger looked like a threat I never forgave, I never forget But a closed hand can’t plant no seed And a closed heart won’t ever bleed Truth is hard, but love is wise So I’m learning to walk with open eyes I met a soul who didn’t look like me But their kindness set my spirit free A stranger shared their bread and wine And I felt the world tilt back in line Open Hand... Open Heart... Open Eyes... But still stay Smart... Watch the wolves, but love the flock Speak your truth, but learn to walk Side by side, not back to back Open eyes, but don’t attack An open hand can still be strong An open heart can right the wrong An open eye sees through the lies But don’t let fear make you despise So I walk on with open hand With open heart, I take a stand With open eyes, I’ll still be wise But I won’t let hate be my disguise Open heart... Open heart... Open eyes... I’ll stay awake, but I won’t close down Won’t let fear run me outta town Just one light in the dark of night Open hand... holding on to what’s right