How does Milton Find Consolation at the End of the Poem On His Blindness On His Blindness mid- s is a sonnet by the English poet John Milton - Milton wrote this poem in the mid- s after losing his eyesight The poem reflects on the physical and spiritual challenges the speaker faces as a blind person At the end of the poem Milton finds comfort in understanding that God values faith and obedience over action Initial Worry The poem begins with Milton s worry After losing his eyesight the poet feels unable to complete the tasks that God has set for him He feels his talent as a writer has become useless He fears that God might be displeased with him Patience and Faith Milton introduces the concept of patience that guides him to a deeper understanding He realizes that God does not need human help or accomplishments Instead