EYES

I have never been thankful to God for anything. Until I saw the aerial view of the Himalayas. That was the day I had sincerely thanked God. For crafting such a view and for giving me an opportunity to appreciate it.
I had always been a carefree girl. I had no insight about a life of deprivation. But my disposition was gradually altered by two incidents. At the age of eight, while floating about in the harmless waters of the sea, I had been smothered by an enormous wave. For several seconds life had seemed suspended. I could not breathe, move, but most of all, I could not see. I had emerged at last after what had felt to be a lifetime. I was overflowing with a billowing joy because I could see.
I was only eight when I had first experienced such fear. The incident has been forgotten but the fear has stayed with me. I still feel horrified by the thought that I would not be able to see the objects of my love. To see my room, to read my books, to admire nature. I would only hear the voices of my parents; only feel the facial contours of my darling sister. I would be lost forever in the abyss of darkness. I wonder if I will be able to bear it. I might just quit living such a dispossessed life.
After that incident I had learnt not to take my eyes for granted. But respect had come later. When I had read the heart-rending account of a blind, deaf lady, Helen Keller. Her autobiography was the real turning point of my life. I saw her leading a beautiful flawed life. Then I learnt to value the beautiful ideal life that I had. I was never grateful for my eyesight but I knew that I would be terrified without it. I think that is why God took away her eyesight and not mine. Because she was courageous whereas I am not.
When we want to admire the beauty of a person’s face, we foremost admire the eyes. Dark eyes are mysterious, light eyes are mischevious. Eyes change the personality of a person. We might see a plain girl sitting with her head bowed and find her insignificant but her eyes might dispel the first impression. Their warmth, their light, their vibrancy would make her the centre of attention. Eyes are the most delightful conception of God. The have the power to conquer, to addict. One look from them can make you feel bereft, happy, restless, at peace. They can touch the heart like nothing else.
It is said that eyes are the mirrors of the soul. Eyes speak. They emote. Without this medium of expression life becomes empty. So today I thank Almighty for everything, specially the world to see and my eyes to see it through.