Vision

Written 8 September 2023 Placed 2nd in : Five Senses Poetry Contest Sponsored by Sotto Poet Vision I close my eyes and imagine The world I have not ever seen; It is darkness, dreary darkness As never it could have been less. Whether it is dusk or divine dawn, Whether midday or early morn Coveys to me no difference As I muse in my blind silence. For me days and nights are alike; Bereft of my vision and sight I can`t construe the gleams of light, But I bear no grudge for my plight. While musing, my lips impart faint smiles, My soul is ablaze for a while, My inner self is full of light And I am transformed with delight. I thank the Lord that I am alive, I thank the Lord that I can survive, I can move around without fear With a white rod that I can bear. Let none cast a grain of pity: I would rather forsake my eyes Than be devoid of a soul in me That provides me wings to soar high And reach the gate of Divinity Where lies the seeds of eternity. Exodus 4:11 `The Lord asked him :"Who has made the man`s mouth? Or who has made him mute or deaf, or seeing or blind? Is it not I, the Lord?"`