The Song of a Blind Man

The blind man held his tin cup;
Bewildered was he as he felt
Slippery hands on his own
The cup getting heavy as he knelt.

A voice said “That’s the last of it.
All my pennies from 2001.
It’s now your very own property,
I want you to have some fun.”

The blind man’s eyes started flowing.
He didn’t want to take the child’s money,
He said “I can carve you a whistle,
Come tomorrow and we’ll play it, Sonny”.

Sonny came back on the morrow;
The blind man lived up to his word.
Together they played like snake charmers;
Soon by a producer were heard.

Their recordings are renown in the country,
But that’s not the important conclusion.
The blind man had a new son, and Sonny
Had a father to guide him through teen confusion.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Ashley Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 3:29 PM
A very beautiful, tender and touching write Sunlite. Belated congrats on well-deserved POTD honors! :)
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September 30, 2017 at 6:11 PM
Never too late for a nice comment!
One Avatar
September 15, 2017 at 7:06 AM
Excellent, congrats on POTD
Wanter Avatar
September 15, 2017 at 9:52 AM
You know I value your comments. I have not forgotten how kind you were when I started PS.
Warrior Avatar
September 14, 2017 at 10:46 PM
A late Congrats!!! my friend on this excellent piece...which got POTD...yahoo!!!...god bless...^WW^
Wanter Avatar
September 15, 2017 at 9:51 AM
I'll take your comments any time, WW. Thank you!
Lindley Avatar
September 13, 2017 at 9:22 AM
So great to find this gem and to find that it is also a POTD!! A SO VERY WELL DESERVED HONOR MY FRIEND. Adding to my fav list and truly love this magnificently inspiring creation..
Wanter Avatar
September 13, 2017 at 11:28 AM
You are one of the best and most generous poets!
Dietrich Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 5:57 PM
wow, what a very interesting little tale this is. So touching!!
Wanter Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 6:11 PM
Appreciate you!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 10, 2017 at 11:36 AM
A lovely song. They each needed the other one, eventually becoming like father and son! Congrats on POTD!
Wanter Avatar
September 10, 2017 at 12:21 PM
You are so kind!
Raven Avatar
September 9, 2017 at 3:32 PM
Hi Sunlite, a belated Congratulations on your POTD. The accolade was well deserved with this beautiful write. Excellent, heartfelt poetry my friend. I love the content of this one. Has to be a fave. Hugs....Mike. XX
Wanter Avatar
September 10, 2017 at 12:21 PM
Your comment is truly appreciated, Vladislav!
B. Avatar
September 9, 2017 at 1:01 PM
Congratulations on your amazing poem receiving POTD!
Wanter Avatar
September 10, 2017 at 12:20 PM
Thank you!
Gauthier Avatar
September 9, 2017 at 11:31 AM
No way. That is totally awesome. So many twists and turns. I'm all choked up. That is TOTALLY AMAZING. Love it - great poem !!
Wanter Avatar
September 10, 2017 at 12:19 PM
I love your comment!
Roper Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 9:42 PM
Nicely done, Sunlite, enjoyed reading.. Congratulations on POTD Hugs Eve ~`*
Wanter Avatar
September 9, 2017 at 10:51 AM
Thank you, Eve. I appreciate it.
Thornton Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 7:51 PM
Beautiful poem!
Wanter Avatar
September 9, 2017 at 10:51 AM
Thank you!!!!
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September 8, 2017 at 7:36 PM
This plays out like an Oscar-nominated movie and makes the emotions flow heartily and happily. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
Wanter Avatar
September 9, 2017 at 10:50 AM
How nice of you - so glad you enjoyed it.
Y. Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 11:27 AM
Hi Sunlit, I'm so happy I read such a beautiful and heart warming story. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful write. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
Wanter Avatar
September 9, 2017 at 10:48 AM
Your comments are soo appreciated!
Smith Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 11:23 AM
Wonderful Sunlite and big congrats to you
Wanter Avatar
September 9, 2017 at 10:48 AM
I still can't believe it, Tim! Thank you.
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September 8, 2017 at 10:49 AM
What a great story Sunlite and congratulations on POTD.
Wanter Avatar
September 9, 2017 at 10:47 AM
I appreciate your commenting.
Pett Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 9:52 AM
Congratulations on achieving POTD Sunlite, beautifully written Ballard. :))
Wanter Avatar
September 9, 2017 at 10:46 AM
Thank you, thank you!
Pandit Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 7:19 AM
Returning with congrats, SW!
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September 8, 2017 at 6:59 AM
Congrats on POTD. Nice story.
Wanter Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 9:47 AM
Thank you, Agnes! I was very surprised this morning.
Williams Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 6:54 AM
What a lovely and touching story Sunlite, so deserving of POTD, congratulations...Maria
Wanter Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 9:46 AM
Much appreciation, Maria!
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September 8, 2017 at 5:03 AM
- A pleasure to congratulate you with p.o.t.d. Sunlite :) - hugs and happy weekend // Anne-Lise :)
Wanter Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 9:45 AM
Same to you, Sunshine.
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September 7, 2017 at 7:00 AM
Wonderful pen :)
Wanter Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 9:44 AM
Wonderful comment!
Andresen Avatar
September 7, 2017 at 3:31 AM
- Beautifully written, Sunlite - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Wanter Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 9:44 AM
My deep appreciation, Sunshine.
Vaso Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 11:06 PM
Very beautiful poem and story!
Wanter Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 9:43 AM
Thank you!
Pandit Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 8:13 PM
Lovely story!
Wanter Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 9:42 AM
Thank you for reading and the lovely comment.
Wolf Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 8:06 PM
Wow, this is really good! What a beautiful story!
Wanter Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 9:41 AM
Thank you, thank you!
Wanter Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 9:35 AM
What a big surprise!!! Thank you.
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