John Godfrey Saxe (1816-1887) was an American poet best known for the following poem. “The Blind Man and the Elephant” is a re-telling of an Indian parable, featuring six blind men who wish to observe an elephant. This poem is for grade 7 students. As you read carefully, take notes on the message behind the parable. 'The Blind Men and the Elephant' by John Godfrey Saxe is in the public domain.