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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;

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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