Why I Learned to See

For you,

I learned the world.

Every bush

and flower

and tree.

Every flowing river

and rolling sea.

Every bird

and fish

and beast.

Every sunrise above

and sunset beneath.

For you,

I learned to see.

To be in every moment.

I became your eyes

when yours couldn't be.

When white hospital walls

became grey-white spotted flecks

and tears

and...

fear.

and lonely darkness

I became your sight for a time

until you were ready

to see again

Reviews

[AMarie]

Wow. Beautifully expressive story turned poem. I love that you tell of each facet of sight for another. Very powerful. Great job.