And so blind he won't see himself in this visionary ku. Myopia serves some purpose, but only in very brief stints. Certainly a lifetime of it is more like a deathtime. ~~Nordette

Now such a state as that described herein would be not only boring, but also tragically sad. A myopic poet,... food for thought, Jude.
Peace,
Carolyn

Our worst enemy is ourself isn't it?

Bioptic myself
schitzophenia world
Never twain meet.

Most poets who don't even know it. You be omnipresent, methinks.

Ron

You got that right....I can relate!!

Love Tinka

Yep, spot on!!!!!!!!!!! Been there, done that...keep writing, you'll remove the blinders soon. I believe in you, Jude.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

well done

Most poets get such feelings, could be a poem badly expressed or a misinterpreted poem. Great haiuku. Victor

Muse in hiding, eyes wide shut...and can't see the forest for the trees. Sometmes we just look too hard, too near or too far when it's all there right under our noses...
Taylor

Would it be the reader or the writer who lacks forsight and vision? My guess would be that the poet is usually clear on their intent but so very often, the poet's message is not well projected or misunderstood by his/her readers. Very nice haiku, Jude.
Take care,
Sherry

if I don't really get this, promise you won't scorn yourself? it's a good ku and, should you be that frustrated poet, remind yourself that, despite ocassional myopic interpretations or viewpoints, there is a remnant from this community and the great cloud of witnesses above and beyond who breathe only blessings upon you. Dawn

Excellent ku, that hits the nail on the head...

A good poet blames himself when his Muse goes distant. I understand for the same reasons. Melancholy missive and perfectly understood.
Susan

Oh YES I can relate..I'm on muse vacation..hehehe

Xxx dove

What do the critics KNOW!! Jude, you the writer, you know, you feel, you express, with the talent and understanding..only a Poet can!!

:) Cheers my friend
Ch'erie

A most meaningful haiku, Jude. You express a great deal with such economy of words here. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Shortsightedness of groups of writers that have no idea what the difference is between the business side of the quill and the hobby day-trippers who write nothing that is marketable for today's publishing standards, or one who writes valuable books, but lacks marketing skills and begrudges the writer who is adept at marketing on a professional writers site perused by heavy hitters in the publishing industry, such as editors, agents, screenwriters, filmmakers, and Forbes, Oprah Book Clubs that turn away at the illiterate and envious nearsightedness...

Sage