SEEING THE LIGHT

By moonphish

Sun, 24 Jul 2016
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sometimes, the senses we possess
fade out as years climb on
the stars that once shone brightly
bow their heads when shown the dawn
.
for me, alas, it was my eyes
the curtain finally fell
i wandered through a pitch black maze
adrift in sightless hell
.
i cursed my eyes as traitorous
how could they flee the scene
in youth, they were my guardians
my vision, clear and keen
.
but thank the lord for music
for it made me see the light
now music granted imagery
no longer grasped by sight
.
yes, i've learned to count my blessings
and as strange as this appears
i'd rather put my eyes to rest
than see with silent ears
 
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Submitted by Mark Say on

... finding something positive in what would be a negative turn to anyone's life.

 

Submitted by moonphish on

thanks so much, mark

Submitted by well-wisher on

It reminded me of Milton's poem "On his blindness" only with more modern language and outlook. A good inspirational poem. I liked it.

Oh look, a link. I wonder where it leads.

JoHn

Submitted by moonphish on

thanks john

Submitted by Penny4athought on

Music and sound becomes your world when sight is lost. I loved the positive outlook and the beauty of finding a new world to live in when darkness took hold. Very well written.smiley

Penny4athought

Submitted by moonphish on

thanks so much penny...glad you enjoyed

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I was thinking of Beethoven's deafness. It seems he could 'hear' the music he was composing in his head, with the rich memories he had of musical notes and harmony, but had to 'talk' and 'hear' conversation by writing/reading. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by moonphish on

thank you Rhiannon...glad you enjoyed