Blindness – By Valerie Moreno Stepping in to the world, my white cane taps lightly on ground, grass, making music. As I walk, I am confronted by assumptions- “Oh, that poor thing!” “How does she survive?” Someone grabs my arm, begins to tell me of an operation or prays for my sight I’m embarrassed, humiliated, irritated- am I such a intolerable object, only damaged eyes? I shake my head, no, it’s not being blind I contemplate each hour, every day… It’s the sound of music, children laughing, the purring of my cat, the voice of a friend I am not helpless or hero, triumphant or tragic- I just want you to open your eyes to realize I am like you. Happy white cane safety day to all. It is celebrated to create awareness among society not to neglect, humiliate or to see us with pitiful gazes.. We are like u people.
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 00:20:21 +0000