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I Have Never Seen The Face

I have never seen the face
Of the woman I love so much
I know her smell
I know her taste
I've often felt her touch
But I've never seen her face.

I have never seen the smile
On the face of my only child
I know his laugh
I have heard him cry
I've often felt his hug
But I've never seen him smile.

To God I often pray
To let me see the light
By restoring to me my sight
If only for one day
So that I might see her face
And I might see his smile.

Author notes

I wrote this in answer to a challenge. Most of my poetry is Love and Romance. Someone challenged me to write something that was neither. I Asked for a subject and they said "Assume you are blind" and write about that. So here it is.

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  • Manda Kathryn Greeters member
    February 12, 2008

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    G'Day TheElf

    This is beautifully expressed, having grown up with a hearing disability I've often wondered what it is like to hear the sounds around me and always been thankful that I have my eyes so I really love this write

    You went deep into the soul and felt everything wonderfully.

    .♥.
    Thank you for your entry
    Best of luck
    Stay safe
    ~Manda


  • Shapla
    February 3, 2008

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    Brilliant!!!!!!! And I just love this poem. I can surely feel the longing to see the face of the loved ones in it.Great Job indeed!!!!!!!!
    Thanks for letting me read this wonderful piece of writing


  • Sandygram silver member
    February 3, 2008

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    Hi Avery, You have answered the challenge quite well with this wonderful poem. It makes one really think it was actually written by a blind poet. Lovely and heartfwelt imagery. You take care, Sandy