Musings: The Deaf May Read

Whoever has

Ears to hear

Shows gratitude

By sifting sounds



Whoever has

Sheep to tend

Shows gratitude 

By keeping greens


Whoever has

Eyes to see

Shows gratitude

By observing history


Whoever has

Wheels to steer

Shows gratitude 

By turning right


Whoever has 

Nostrils to smell 

Shows gratitude 

By detecting foul


Whoever has

Debts to pay

Shows gratitude

By pleading patience


Whoever has a

Tongue to taste

Shows gratitude

By discriminating junk


Whoever has 

Words to speak

Shows gratitude 

By staying true


Whoever has

Feet to walk

Shows gratitude

By going the narrow lane


Whoever has 

Wings to fly

Shows gratitude 

By soaring on the wind


Whoever has

Hands to hold

Shows gratitude 

By releasing grip 


Whoever has

Blocks to build

Shows gratitude

By building to last


Whoever has

Knees to bow

Shows gratitude 

By courting mercy


Whoever has 

A tutor

Shows gratitude

By living the lesson


Whoever has

Brains to think

Shows gratitude 

By choosing supreme thoughts


Whoever has

Cloths to sew

Shows gratitude 

By crafting for the poor


Whoever has

Questions to ask 

Shows gratitude

By seeking answers


Whoever has 

Praises to sing

Shows gratitude 

By keeping it real


Whoever has

Memories to keep

Shows gratitude 

By syncing with clouds


Whoever has

Ears to hear

Shows gratitude

By learning the signs

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