I’m blindfolded and I’m feeling my way around
being totally guided by carefully listening to sound
I’m in darkness, unable to see any light
It’s extremely difficult as I’m used to having sight!
I reach out in front of me with my hands and arms
making myself fully aware of potential harms
now I’m far more aware of what it’s like to be blind
and my security is the topic I have on my mind!
I’m blindfolded imagining what I might actually need
in order to feel safe and ready to go out and succeed
I believe that it’s time for me to truly admire
how any blind person can find that real desire
to cope fully with their situation the way they do
having the self confidence to make it through
so that they can be seen and treated as they like to be
just ordinary people, just like you and me!
A poem by Rebecca Chapman 12th June 2021
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