Two Blind Men

Two blind men walk along the street

With an arm over each other’s shoulder,

White canes out to make their progress neat,

As each step taken makes them bolder.

 

Words between them seldom are exchanged-

Strolling, listening, they on occasion

Are incited to become engaged

Temporarily in conversation.

 

And both that instant had in mind

To ask how the other went blind.

 

Neither one, however, could say how,

Being loath to tragic times remember;

Neither one could say they thus have now

In their memories a spark or ember.

 

Two blind men walk along the street

With an arm over each other’s shoulder,

White canes out to guide their shifting feet

Day by day as they grow older.

 

For they the streets without cease roam,

 Unsure of the way back home.

-EDP

Author's Note

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYWaPOS9pL0&t=18s

Reviews

[Saoirse K.]

k i'm about to ramble so buckle in

I read this as a metaphor for humanity
humans
our own lives as we move through
often in company
though truly blind to the meaning of life itself
blind to our future
forgetful of our past
forgetful of our tragic past at least
and yet it all shapes us humans
not one moment of our lives goes by
that isn't remembered by our actions in the next
be it our successes or failures
celebrations and tragedies
it somehow all adds up
and we remain blind
still blind to ourselves
our companions
and the world around
and yet we move forward
one hand clutching our companion
the other grasping into the void
no way to go but forward

hope i'm not totally off base
good write

[emipoemi]

the thing about my work is that it allows for interpretation. At least the grand majority of it does. Not many actually have clearly put singular interpretation. When I write a poem or whatever, I'm not aware of what interpretations are there.... just the reason I wrote it. This poem was meant simply as an absurd because I literally saw two blind men walk along the street one day. But I'll take your interpretation as I always say, if you can support your argument with the text, then it's fair game. So not totally off base at all. Thanks for reading.

[emily.c.]

this is so lovely to read. A nice twist on "the blind leading the blind". The rhythm makes it feel comfortable and reassuring, even with the uncertainty in the end. Great poem.

[emipoemi]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading.

[J.Sin]

What strikes me most about this poem is the ending. These 6 words "Unsure of the way back home" can easily strike a chord with anyone, any time in their lives. I hope this writing is read by a wider audience; as a wider audience is what it deserves. Thanks for sharing this piece. :)

[emipoemi]

Thanks for reading.

[Jeslyn Mara]

Wow. This evokes such feeling in me.

[emipoemi]

That's my intention with all my poems. Thanks for reading.

[Mac. S]

I rather enjoyed it. I appreciate how you tied it up aswell.

[emipoemi]

Glad you did. Thanks for reading.