Creeley's Eye

O tuphlos homeros!
O Creeley!
I have heard from you
sweet voice of truth
such rich blessings
such vulnerable endurance
such wisdom
that comes from
second sight
to see the world
as it is and as it is not
to see in humanity
its queasiness
with the inner light
its ogling fascination
with the hard truth
both together
at once

and yet

to remain still

to look outward

into their eyes

not with malice

nor fear

and speak

to such fools

naked before their talons