Sightless Poetess

though sightless, she sees the world-
screens covering her optics reveal
a chimera universe.
she was just a wandering girl,
who craved to write an 
inspiring verse. 

                  blindfolded by deep obscurity, 
                  wrapped in a heath of insecurity-
                  camouflaged by orbs of light, 
                  held captive by her loss of sight. 

now she sees the earth's creations,
feels each molecule with 
her eyes-
she holds onto each revelation,
no more wearing an eyeless
disguise. 


*true story about a poetess who was blind then regained her sight*

August 19th, 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Salehi Avatar
August 21, 2017 at 1:15 PM
Beautiful Laura... Beautiful..
Wood Avatar
August 20, 2017 at 5:51 PM
Imagine the depth she sees now. A wonderful write Laura. Congratulations.
Gauthier Avatar
August 20, 2017 at 9:34 AM
Read this one to my husband - two votes of appreciation. Thank goodness loss of sight was temporary but this would be a very life transforming experience for anyone, let alone a poet(ess). Thank you for sharing.
Sinha-Roy Avatar
August 20, 2017 at 2:46 AM
Very nicely depicted. Congrats for the win, Laura.
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