O say what is that thing call'd Light,
Which I must ne'er enjoy;
What are the blessings of the sight,
O tell your poor blind boy!
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One off the best the first time I heard it was 52 years ago and I still remember it
It recalled happy memories of learning this poem for my English exam. It is a very moving and incisive poem.
After searching for so many years, I found the author of the poem that have been engraved in my memory since childhood just from listening to my Dad recite it. My Dad whom would have told me more passed 15years ago, I am so happy and emotional right now. This AMAZING poem have been an inspiration!