John Anderson Poet Lyric

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26 August 2026
for the Dancing Blind Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Eve Roper

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The Music Does the Seeing

That blind kid dances like the floor knows his feet.
No watching his footsteps, just following the beat;
While everyone is looking for somewhere to go,
The music does the seeing — his body's in the know.

We look at our partners; we measure the floor.
He hears where we're going, and listens for more.
No eyes on the rhythm, no watching the crowd.
He sees every movement by hearing out loud.

Music does the seeing!
Music knows the way!
Shut your eyes and hear it!
Let your body play!

Most people dancing will close both their eyes.
As though shutting out vision lets rhythm arise;
They surrender to something their eyesight concealed—
The music does the seeing, and dance is revealed.

So who are the blind ones when the dancing begins?
The watcher outside, or the listener within?
The best feet need music, not eyes keeping score—
Close your eyes, let it see you, then dance even more.

Music does the seeing!
Music knows the way!
Shut your eyes and hear it!
Let your body play!

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