Two Blind Men - Robert W. Service

#poetry #theater #literature
Two blind men met. Said one: “This earth
Has been a blackout from my birth.
Through darkness I have groped my way,
Forlorn, unknowing night from day.
But you - though War destroyed your sight,
Still have your memories of Light,
And to allay your present pain
Can live your golden youth again.”
Then said the second: Aye, it’s true,
It must seem magical to you
To know the shape of things that are,
A women’s lips, a rose, a star.
But therein lies the hell of it;
Better my eyes had never lit
To love of bluebells in a wood,
Or daffodils in dancing mood.”
“You do not know what you have lost,
But I, alas! Can count the cost -
Than memories that goad and gall, Far better not to see at all.
And as for love, you know it not,
For pity is our sorry lot.
So there you see my point of view:
’Tis I, my friend, who envy you.”
And which was right still puzzles me:
Perhaps one should be blind to see.
Two Blind Men - Robert W. Service

[@KartsHuseonica]

Excellent my friend 👏

[@haroldrupert4957]

Dear Charlotte, I am amazed by the special effects, such a clever idea switching to black and white for playing the blind men, well done! But please add the subtitles, it will help. Speaking of black and white which enhance your beautiful complexion, you look like a thirties Hollywood actress. What is happening to your friend Jacopo Brancati ? His great KZbin channel seems dead since months, did he opened a new one for his classic photographic lessons ? Can you send me the link please ? Looking forward watching new videos, I am sending this one to my son.

[@Lanseegbzh]

Thank you for appreciating my videos improvements, such videos require quite a lot of work from acting to filming and post productions. Regarding Jacopo Brancati, we are no longer working together and will never again. He has other interesting projects of his own. I suggest you to get in touch directly with him to know about his latest photographic achievements, thanks. Best regards

[@infinearts745]

Excellent poem you choose. Perfect fit. Try this one... It is quite good too. “ To fall in love is to create a religion that has a fallible god. So plant your own gardens and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. I can give you my loneliness, my darkness, the hunger of my heart, I am trying to bribe you with uncertainty, with danger, with defeat.” - Jorge Luis Borges -

[@Lanseegbzh]

@@infinearts745 Thank you for sharing this fine quote from an author losing sight. I cannot agree more to the first part of the sentence which rules already my world, the end… is making me think at someone I used to know.

[@haroldrupert4957]

Dear Miss Charlotte and Signore Jacopo, What a nice surprise to be talking to both of you at the same time. If I may say, I have the feeling things are going be settled. Two beautiful souls and talented artists are bound to be shining like you did in your videos. Believe an old man experience, problems are forgotten at the end of the road, but not regrets. Kind regards to both of you, your faithful admirer, Harold Rupert

[@infinearts745]

​@@haroldrupert4957 Thank you Harold, for the wise and beautiful words. I hope your message will be understood. It just takes time and openness. For my part I will do my best.

[@gaelbzh]

Beau texte sur plusieurs aspects, on est souvent aveugle à ce qui est devant notre nez, pour un tas de raisons, on refuse la vérité, la réalité. Heureusement que tu as changé de lunettes maintenant !

[@Lanseegbzh]

La clairvoyance s’apprend avec les épreuves… et de bonnes lunettes aussi 😁