Like never before the eyes explore

Searching around for changes galore

They’re grey and blue and brown and green

And all the rest that’s in between

Wary and hopeful, scared and sad

Looking for good, bypassing the bad

With lack of smiles and frowns to show

What lies behind is friend or foe?

So watch the eyes and glean their meaning

Is it fear or just a greeting?

Smiling eyes are best to see

Shining out from you and me!

Carol Minalga and her husband moved to Niantic after owning a home in the Outer Banks of North Carolina for 10 years. She said they are happy to be back in Connecticut closer to family and to this beautiful area with all it has to offer.

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