My Sightless Serenity

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"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart"    Helen Keller

In deepest darkness I wander the street.
Sounds looming, people rushing, don’t feel weak.
Bravely stepping. Child’s laughter makes me smile.
I come to the road with cars whizzing by.

Sun’s rays upon my face, I feel the heat.
Each stride to the unknown. Cool shadows streak.
Combination of scents and smells beguile.
Sharp senses, with confidence I rely.

My white stick taps out a sweet happy beat.
I’m enjoying my walk no longer meek.
Feeling I belong, I will stay a while.
I’m part of this bustling city, that’s why.

Special feelings come now that I am blind.
What my eyes don’t see, I see with my mind.

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Constance La France

Date: 10/1/2024 7:07:00 AM

Speaks, congratulations on your win in my Hybronnet contest, beautifully penned, love the image and quote, Constance

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/13/2025 8:34:00 PM

Thank you so much Constance.

Beata Agustin

Date: 9/23/2024 12:10:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! thanks for sharing this delightful and insightful muse of yours. God bless you.

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/13/2025 8:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Beata

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/21/2024 9:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning work. I am delighted to see it on the winners' list. Way to go. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Sara ...Ahhh!!! I liked this one.

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/13/2025 8:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Sara

Sally Eslinger

Date: 8/24/2024 11:34:00 AM

In fall of 1981, the artery next to my optical nerve in left eyeburst, ending sight in that eye due to diabetes that i’d had 33 yrs by then. That was followed by 20 yrs of 2 doz laser treatments inc both eyes, ultimately returning sight to left eye, but taking away ALLperipheral vision. I much admire tthe courage of the blind, seeing w/whole being. So well expressed here. Bravo!

Speaks Volumes
Date: 8/24/2024 1:57:00 PM

Oh dear Sally, tears are flowing as I write this. To have kudos from you for my poem, is more rewarding that a thousand placements in any contest. I am humbled by your comment and inspired by your bravery. Thank you dear one for taking the time to make your comment. I am truly touched.

Ink Empress

Date: 8/24/2024 10:39:00 AM

“ What my eyes don’t see, I see with my mind.” what a line to end this very powerful and soulfully moving poem with, felt like reading some rhymes, to get inspired to rhyme, and read this tonight and i must say it really is touching. I know few in real life that cant see , and sometimes i wonder how do they see in their mind, they are very quick to recognize little things and are very sharp too: brilliant take. Love the quote as well. Best wishes and hope your husband is getting better.

Speaks Volumes
Date: 8/24/2024 2:07:00 PM

Nine long weeks in Hospital and still no sign of discharge. Its been a journey I never want to travel again, having been by his side both day and night. Yes he is finally overcoming all the obstacles that befell him and I thank you for your best wishes Empress. Also thank you for your comment on my poem, much knowledge was gained by my own dear father who was blind.

Tom Woody

Date: 8/24/2024 5:57:00 AM

Quite interesting. I do volunteer work on Wednesday with a blind friend. Amazing what he's able to do with a little help. And he's always cheery. Awesome poem. Soupmail

Speaks Volumes
Date: 8/24/2024 2:13:00 PM

Thank you Tom, I appreciate your words of encouragement.