Blind Trust

narrative verse

 

 

 

Blind trust.

 

I searched for love a life long quest

 but always love eluded me.

 Although I tried I failed the test

 no woman ever looked to see.

 

Beneath my rough exterior

that I was faithful true and kind.

 They saw me as inferior

 and not the man they had in mind.

 

The ideal man they hoped to wed.

They shuddered at the sight of me

 regarded me with fear and dread.

I had no doubt I was ugly.

 

Though tall and strong my face was marred.

A port wine stain disfigures me.

 Although I found it very hard

I was quite sure that there must be.

 

Some woman somewhere who would dare

 disregard my ugliness

A woman brave enough to bear

my company without duress.

 

I met a maiden in distress.

 Though she had eyes she could not see.

I treated her with gentleness

she blindly placed her trust in me.

 

Her guide dog had deserted her.

 She was afraid lost and alone

the area unfamiliar.

 She could not manage on her own

 

My ugliness she could not see

and judged me without prejudice.

 She trusted me instinctively.

To me a gift beyond all price.

 

We walked and talked like two old friends

despite the fact we had just met.

 How odd it is that fate depends

 on factors chosen randomly.

 

She could not see my ugliness

 but I could see she needed me

to rescue her from her distress

 and thus it was eventually.

 

My lady fell in love with me

 I dared propose and she said yes.

The blemish which she could not see

 no barrier to happiness.

 

She sometimes tells me teasingly

 that I’m a very handsome man

. Though with her eyes she cannot see

she swears that with her heart she can.

4-Mar-08

Reviews

[THERISA]

You are truly a very lucky person to find a wife, who loves you for being you. Know all too well, how society judges people because they have a disfigure mark on them, speak differently or identify themselves that way. Wish more people are like your wife, judging people with her heart and not by the eyes. Thank you for reminding us this very important lesson in this poem. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Therisa

[The Tao of Bri]

Sumptuous! I love how people do underestimate others...their loss is another;s boon! truly magnificent piece of wisdom and love!

[Brenda Sue]

Absolutely a beautiful tale and written so wonderful. It is truly amazing piece of work. Great job.

[The Outlaws' Song]

Too many times people choose to see the other with eyes covered with malice and prejudice...instead of trying to look and see the world with their hearts.
I enjoyed each and every word of this poem.Beautiful and amazing.I love it.
I think i'll keep it in my library so i can read it again and again...:)