To See Without Sight

Audience: 20 - 35

Purpose: Many things in life are taken for granted. This piece was written to make young adults embrace the world they live in, as opposed to criticizing it.

With the help of her trusty walking stick and best friend Natasha, Sally embraced a rare moment of freedom in the outdoors. The fresh air and electricity of the mysterious world around her made Sally feel a joy that she had not felt in a long time.

She was usually accustomed to staying indoors, whether it be at home or at school. Normally, her schedule would include singing in music class, talking to her friends at lunch, and reading braille in her special English class. On this day however, Sally was on her way to Natasha's house. As the two girls walked along the street, a smile appeared on Sally's face that was enough to brighten an otherwise gloomy winter day. The rumblings of passing cars and buzz of conversations filled Sally's mind with excitement and curiosity. Every few steps, Natasha would magically describe the world to Sally, fueling her depiction of a great fantasy land filled with warmth and happiness. To top it all off, Sally enjoyed the scent of fresh air. Each deep breath revitalized her mind, body, and spirit. It was as if Sally was high on life. She was finally seeing the world she had been born into.

The sounds represented a musical score and the air was the chorus. The world was in a state of perfection for Sally. It was apparent, as she continued to walk with Natasha, that Sally was seeing what many fail to see. Sally was embracing the true beauty of life and nature itself.