I See Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg

Some few have the ability
to see what others cannot see.
Is it a blessing or a curse?
A process that they can’t reverse.

Some few but they are very few
are happy that they can preview.
Future events and be forewarned,
Although their prophecies are scorned

by those who are unwilling to
expand their narrow point of view.
Blithely ignore the evidence
which tends to support prescience.

When things foretold prove to be true
They cannot change their narrow view.
Perhaps afraid that what seers see
must happen: Inevitably.

But those who have the second sight
do not claim they are always right
The fleeting visions which they see.
They may interpret wrongfully.

Nor do they claim they can foresee
every eventuality
They know too well the scenes they see
may be long past or yet to be.

In due course most will decide
to keep quiet; try to hide
the fact that they sometimes see
the future intermittently.

If you have this ability
then you will surely understand.
You won’t see what you wish to see
it is not under your command.