Stories tagged “blind man”

  • Calendar of a Blind man...part 2

    November 7th: John has a terrible dream. He cries like a baby for two hours. The doctor says: “He’s too weak, I’m afraid. I still think he won’t live out the month.” November 8th: Sophie visits. John remembers when her mot...

  • Calendar of a Blind man...part 3

    November 13th: Unlucky Friday. John coughs all night. The doctor’s are alarmed. The air smells of spring and John knows he’s hallucinating. He can hear Tessie singing and hope laughs. November 14th: John is recovering. He fought for Tessie....

  • Calendar of a Blind man...part 4

    November 19th: The doctor gives John a neck support and returns the pillows. They don’t smell right. John complains, but the nurses don’t understand him. The illness is forcing him to lose his speech. November 20th: The nurses take away his...

  • Calendar of a Blind man...part 5

    November 25th: The wind is very cold and John is scared as it beats against the house. He thinks it might fall over. The nurses laugh gently and call him a “silly dear.” November 26th: John sees Tessie running to the stairs and follows her....

  • A Blind Summons

    Kevrik was drinking when a dapper looking stranger appeared at his table. “The Blind Man wants to see you.” The well-dressed man’s calm dry voice made Kevrik imagine thousands of burning pages. With long delicate fingers, the man drew...