CLEAR BLUE SKY

"Look at that, up there, in the sky!"
"I can't see anything."
"Well, really, you could at least try!"
"No I can't. I can't see anything.
I can't see. I'm blind."
"Oh, I'm sorry."
"Never mind."
"No, I'm sorry. That was rude of me."
"You weren't to know that I can't see."

"It wasn't much to look at, anyway.
Just a funny shaped balloon. Now it's almost gone away."
"But still, it was enough to catch your eye."
"Well, I couldn't help but notice it, against the clear blue
sky."

"I like clear blue skies."
"Really? You do? But you can't-"
"See them? I know; this is true!"

"So, how do you know you like them, then?"
"Do you have to see something to know that you like it?
Do you not sense things, have certain feelings?
You can't see music, but does that change the meaning?"

"I see what you mean. Oops, sorry;
I've just done it again, haven't I?"
"Don't be daft! You see my point of view;
Not something you see with your eyes!"

"So, what does a clear blue sky mean to you?
Apart from the fact that it's clear and blue!"
"That in itself means nothing to me,
As I am unable to see.
A clear blue sky means I'm not getting wet,
It's not gonna rain, or at least, not yet!
It means people are friendlier, visiting places,
And are more likely to have smiles on their faces.
Things just feel nicer, more calm and lighter.
A clear blue sky can make things feel brighter."

"That silly balloon seems trivial now."
"But it wasn't, for it started this conversation!"
"Can I twist your arm to let me buy you a drink?"
"I get a good vibe from you; there's no need for persuasion!"

25 March 2002