The closing of an eye - Chatham Journal Newspaper

Chatham Journal Newspaper

The closing of an eye - Chatham Journal Newspaper

By Nathan Allen Booko Pittsboro, NC – Folklore and literature abound with stories, quips and mottos relating to the lid of an eye either being open or being closed. “Wide awake,” “Every shut-eye ain’t asleep, “let sleeping dogs lie,” “Wink, I’ll do the rest,” “A real eye opener,” “fast asleep.” The deceased are almost always pictured with closed eyes. However, it is far from truth that their eyes automatically close when life is gone. Not so.  …