“Blind Man”
“Mud in your eye and a beam in theirs.” That’s
what he told me, the much talked-of Stranger,
when I was led to meet him,
stumbling across the unseen jagged terrain which
had long since been made familiar in my
heels’ most battered memory.
I did not understand why he spit into the dust,
why he sullied my already imperfection,
adding blackness unto blackness;
nor, in wonder (or in, perhaps, confusion)
did I question.
And when I washed—I cannot express
how very like a paradox it was,
darkness cleaving unto darkness
until the faintest morning break of light
trickled into my newly rendered
irises
and I had to shut them for the blindingness
of seeing; for the moisture which was entering
and exiting without and within, as one too young
for walls.
And so, I tell you, Whether he be a sinner
or no, I know not: but one thing I know,
That once I was blind and now I see. ■
A very insightful and thought/feeling provoking piece, which sheds light on the miracle of receiving sight from being blind, in an illuminating manner. I was touched and impressed upon by the descriptive and metaphoric elements of this piece, which helped me to better understand this miracle as an act of power and light. I felt an impact from the genuineness of the once blind man in receiving this gift of sight, and understood better through the eyes of the poet, what that must have been like. Truly each gift of the Master is to the intent of His glory, and truly we as His friends all benifit from His matchless love and life.
“I am the light and the life of the world.”
Thank you, Shane! I really appreciate your kind and thoughtful response. The story of the blind man being healed is one I find incredibly beautiful, touching, and illuminating. I’m glad I could share some of my feelings about it with others.
Hi Davey!
Thanks for replying to my comment. Yeah, I agree. When you have a divine act which revels the work of God, you always have a great foundation for writing – thus the scriptures. There is so much good in the world, which is there because men and women act in faith, “if miracles cease, it is because men’s faith ceases.” So I commend you on your good work. I too enjoy writing poetry/lyrics, and have done so for eleven years.
There is a cool site at http://www.arxpoetica.com. It is an artist and art appreciator’s site, where networking can take place. I’ve started a poetry and music group on it. Check it out if you would like. It’s pretty neat, just in the growing stages though, but I believe it will be a great resource. Thanks again Davey.
Shane