Darkness surrounds me- it grinds
down to my soul-
My own black world is empty- so
dark and cold.
I did'nt see the car
that plowed into me-
I only know when I woke up
I couldn't see!
I hear my wife's voice- but I
can't see her face-
I feel my self withdrawing in
a dark and lonely place.
I feel the sunshine- I hear the
gentle whisper of the wind-
I feel terror rising inside me -
Oh God, I want to see again!
I want to play with my children-
see them grow tall-
Look in the eyes of my lovely wife-
God, I want it all!
How can I take my kids to the park-
watch them laugh and play-
Oh God, please give me back my
sight- I can't live this way!
I want to be able to touch my wife-
hold her close to me-
Make love to her all night long- but
this darkness won't set me free.
How can I adjust to the clouds that
hover in my mind?
Never to see my family again - to
live my whole life blind.
Never to work again - my life changed
so drastically-
Dear God, I will promise anything if
you will let me see!
I feel something warm against my leg-
a guide dog i heard my wife say-
I reach out to touch him - surprised
he doesn't run away.
I feel and instant connection - I felt
him and extention of me-
He would have to be my eyes-
through him I could see.
God, I never knew this would happen-
never dreamed I'd lose my sight-
But this dog of mine - we'll get along fine-
Maybe everything will be allright!
Written By Linda M. Hill
