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I found this hand written poem in an old book on the back of an unfilled out Galesburg High School enrollment card. The name Harvey Kemp is written at the end of this short poem. I found this poem touching and thought to share it. I haven't been able to locate the poem or poet on search engines after a half hour search. If anyone has info plz send. Thanks Blind The spring blew trumpets of colors; Her green sang in my brain. I heard a blind man groping "Tap-tap" with his cane. I pitied him his blindness, But can I boast "I see"? Perhaps there walks a spirit Close by, who pities me, A spirit who hears me tapping The fine-sensed cane of mind Amid such unguessed glories That I am more than blind Harvey Kemp above rendition is exactly as written.

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Date: 8/31/2013 5:50:00 PM
Thanks for sharing fine piece Henry. A well crafted piece.
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Date: 8/30/2013 4:39:00 PM
hi Henry, , Your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers, I love it!! Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* Skat
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Date: 8/30/2013 1:37:00 AM
Welcome to P-Soup, Henry ! - Nice to read your first poem here. - Hope you will have much pleasure to be with us. - Wishing you good luck - have a nice day! - Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours. - My first greeting to you from Norway / / / Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/30/2013 12:40:00 AM
good morning Henry, impressive and expressive . , thank you for expressing your write and finding this site. -A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. Dropping by to invite you to my latest contest. You will find the contest page on the top left hand side* -Looking forward in following and reading your poetry. Hope to hear from you soon. You will enjoy the community, we are one big happy family. (Drama & Love. LOL) ~ Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
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