in the short time that i could see
i saw
i didn't know that i would go blind
but i knew
as a child does
that everything is beautiful
and special
each color
noise
movement
so i studied them
but then i went blind
it wasn't my fault
or anyone's actually
i guess it was just a slow process
the doctors said
it should have happened sooner
but it didn't
i know that was God
letting me study a bit longer
cause i wasn't ready
for such a large test yet
but now I can still see
in a way
which i studied for that short while
and i treasure it
so remember your sight
it's a gift
literally inspired by a tv show episode
As someone who has 20/400 vision and didn't know it for years (seriously), I kind of feel like I was given the opposite of this. When I finally went in and got my questionable vision checked (and EVERYBODY was shocked at where it fell, because I had never had any problems navigating through life (of course, I never drove and I was homeschooled, so that helped; no signs or chalkboards had to be read from far away)), I was given glasses that have changed everything! Colors are so vibrant when they aren't blurred. Tree bark has such different textures. Fur on animals is captivating. And I still can't get over how clear the stars are! I feel like I was given a gift that many people get before they know how priceless it is. Some people are sorry I missed out on so much; but I like to look at it as I get to experience all this for the first time when I truly appreciate it :).
ReplyDeleteWAHHHHT.
Deletethat's all I can say. this is insanely..woooow.
^^ I actually had a similar experience! It was the craziest thing.
Deletewaht?!?! wow...!
DeleteSo. Sad. And with a strange beauty too. ;) (thank you for listing your inspiration at the botton!! Now we don't have to wonder... ;))
ReplyDeletea strange beauty. OHMYGOSH THATS SUCH POETRY RIGHT THERE brb gotta write a poem. no joke
Deleteand awww maybe I should just leave it be and let you wonder haha
Love this! ♥ Like Micaiah said- sad yet strangely beautiful. And thanks so much for the explanations- I'm glad it's not from your personal experience. xD
ReplyDeletewoww..you guys. I didn't think of it that way, but am so glad you saw something I didn't!! hahaaa you're so welcome ;) me too... <33
DeleteSo sad. But it's full of hope and pomposity. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I haven't stopped by here yet! You're such a good poet!!!
Sophie // The Techno Maid
oh thank you <3 I wanted to get the hope across and am very glad that you saw that!
DeleteEEEP you're so sweet, Sophie!! <33333