To One Threatened with Blindness
The poem "To One Threatened with Blindness" by George MacDonald explores the theme of sight and its importance in life. The speaker addresses a person who is facing the possibility of losing their vision, and encourages them to appreciate the beauty of the world while they still can. Through vivid imagery and metaphorical language, the poem emphasizes the value of sight and urges readers to cherish every moment of visual experience.
By George MacDonald · First published 1870 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational · 365 words
First lines
I. Lawrence, what though the world be growing dark, / And twilight cool thy potent day inclose! / The sun, beneath the round earth sunk, still glows / All the night through, sleepless and young and stark. / Oh, be thy spirit faithful as the lark, / More daring: in the midnight of thy woes, / Dart through them, higher than earth's shadow goes, / Into the Light of which thou art a spark! / Be willing to be blind -- that, in thy night, / The Lord may bring his Father to thy door, / And enter in, and feast thy soul with light. / Then shall thou dream of darksome ways no more, / Forget the gloom that round thy windows lies, / And shine, God's house, all radiant in our eyes.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational, Philosophical
- Length: 365 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — Themes of faith, divine will, and spiritual enlightenment are central to the text.
- Inspirational — The text encourages perseverance and spiritual growth in the face of adversity.
- Philosophical — Explores existential themes such as the nature of light and darkness, and the human condition.
Tags
blindness · sight · perception · faith · spirituality · hope · struggle · overcoming · metaphor · inner vision · philosophy · self-discovery