Blind
Until she saw the light
I saw the scars that blinded you,
and I was sure that was the reason you couldn’t see the light.
I wanted to help you heal,
to show you the beauty you held within your soul.
I felt the weight you carry in that soul,
and I thought that was why you dragged me down.
So, I tried to lift that weight, to ease your burden
and teach us both to fly.
I saw the black hole in your heart,
and I believed that must explain your lack of empathy,
and why I couldn't seem to make you love me.
I convinced myself that
if I journeyed into the darkness of your heart
and found a single spark,
that I could change your world to light;
that I could finally make you see.
But as I wandered through the endless abyss,
I found the knives you used
to cut the spark of kindness from your eyes.
I stumbled upon the shovel you used
to dig that black hole in your heart,
and I found the anchor you tied to your very soul.
Then, finally, I realized
that I’m the one who has been blind all along.
So, I put on my shades
and walked away.
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Cathy holmes
Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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Comments (22)
There's a meandering darkness in your work that combines effortlessly with strength of self. This is such a good example of it. It's really cool!
Blimey, talk about intense!
Awesome!!!❤️❤️💕
The imagery in this is truly powerful, Cathy. And I must say I like the cool way your poem’s protagonist walked away!
Dang! This is so intense in its imagery and emotional impact. Really well done, Cathy!
such a terrible place to find yourself. Another insightful poem
It is so sad how some people bury themselves despite having so much light around them. Poignantly written Cathy.
Wow! A powerful representation of trying to “fix” somebody. Very eloquent
I love the ending ! We all been there.
Stepping away is hard, sometimes people deserve a second chance other Cut the strings and walk away
Dang. This hit hard. Some people you just need to cut loose. This was so good.
We cannot help those who don't want to be helped. It's really sad. Loved your poem!
Damn, that was heavy and dark and so fucking true. Way to end this year with a bang, my Queen.
I love your poem🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Some do not merit rescue, but it is painful to recognize them. This is a powerful poem, Cathy!
Amazingly written! Very Powerful Cathy!
Oh, I felt this Cathy. Some days we have to walk away.
Whoa! 🤯 really evocative and filled with feeling. Really well done as always, Cathy! There are some people we cannot save!
Oh yeah!! Great job with perfect descriptions if being in love, trying to change the person and finally realizing.
Ouch. That hurt my own soul. Dark, deep and 'you go girl' is in order. Love the shades putting a blinder on it.
Beautifully wrought. Deep
I really enjoyed this