Dilation

I went to the doctor
To check out my eyes.
Dilation was needed;
‘Twas not a surprise.

But now, hours later,
With pupils gigantic,
My vision’s all fuzzy,
Which should make me frantic,

Though wearing my glasses
At least I can see;
Still, reading and writing
Aren’t easy for me.

Tomorrow I’ll wake
And my sight should be fine
So the world and my vision,
I hope, will align.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 10/14/2021 11:58:00 AM
Really crazy to see the big eyes. I had mine done recently too.
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Date: 10/14/2021 11:29:00 AM
Luckily you live in NYC and not Australia where the sun is shockingly clear and bright! But a perfect poem, again!
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Date: 10/13/2021 4:32:00 PM
well written as ever Ilene, I dread the thought of losing my sight - my mum and her sister both have macular degeneration:-( hugs Jan xx
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Date: 10/13/2021 4:25:00 PM
Its great writing about little things that happen to us! You did it so eloquently! Good luck with your vision!
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