June 12, 2007

Blind in Iraq

I am certain
no irony was intended.
The video showed a school
in Baghdad
for children blinded in the war
playing a game called
kick the bucket which was
made of aluminum
and otherwise used
to carrry water from the well.
A young girl
wanting to feel the prize
first asked in clear English
am I making contact.
Yes, yes, yes
the teacher said
even before the foot
had completed its arc
and before she could remember
seeing herself in motion.

Posted by Chuck at June 12, 2007 03:01 PM | TrackBack
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