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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
BLINDNESS, by HELEN FIELD WATSON
First Line: I never asked a blind man what he sees
Last Line: Since we must see the ugly with the best.
Subject(s): Blindness; Visually Handicapped
First Line: I never asked a blind man what he sees
Last Line: Since we must see the ugly with the best.
Subject(s): Blindness; Visually Handicapped
I never asked a blind man what he sees.
Perhaps, a blaze of sunset through pine trees,
Or aspen catkins dangling in a breeze.
Perhaps—I hope it is not true—a drear,
Black nothing, empty space—a queer
Uncertainty with fear of coming fear.
I hope he has rich memories impressed.
Perhaps he has advantage of the rest,
Since we must see the ugly with the best.
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