Annual Report of the American Printing House for the Blind

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July 1, 1992 -June 30, 1993
Through the Eyes of My Mind
by ]anet Williams
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\otso very long ago
someone said to me-.
"Yourlife mast be filled with fearandsorrow,
because you do notsee."
"Yourworld must be empty withouteven a trace oflight;
Darkness mustbe yourconstantcompanion,
because you lack the preciousgiftofsight."
"Oh, but you're wrongl" I said in complete surprise,
"Because you see, I see with more than just my eyes."
I can speakan encouraging word tosomeonealong life's lonely way,
Hoping to bring a bitofsunshine to hisotherwise darkandcloudy day.
I can listen to the twitterofthe birds, As they sing theirsweetrefrain-,
Orhearthe distant rumble ofthunder, And the laughterofchildren
As they play in the rain.
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I can inhale the fragrance ofspring flowers Ah, nature'ssweetperfumel
Orfeel the warmth ofa softsummerbreeze, As it wafts through
an open windowofa room.
I can claspa handTosignala helloora good-bye-,
Orhug a little one close to me, Andcoax him not tocry.
I have no time forpity, Orno time to utter"Woe is me\"
Forlife mustgoon, And it's through the eyesofmy mind
That I am able tosee.