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Vision

 

vision is the most important sense
it connects us to our surroundings
and keeps us safe
vision is a physical sensory experience
of light reflecting off shapes and objects
imagine loosing this ability
I did and the quality of my life suffered

vision is our dominant sense
responsible for absorbing information
did you know the brain denotes more space
to vision than any other sense
my journey into darkness began at six years old
well, that is when my eyes were tested
and it was determined I need glasses

vision is responsible for so much in our life
as the years passed my vision became worse
the glasses thicker and stronger
until my sight could not be corrected with glasses
my only hope was surgery
but there was a risk of course
I decided to wait and became skilled at zooming 

vision is the most important sense
there were many times I was lonely and isolated
I had to read using magnifying glasses
worry and anxiety, fear, and depression, hopelessness 
were part of my daily life
then, a decision was made to have surgery
I was scared, perhaps I could loose what sight I had

so, this year I had three surgeries in a row
first the right eye, then the left, then both again
my days of blurry vision, dizziness and fear are over
I see everything in vivid technicolor, I wept
when I realized what I had been missing all my life
the hues of the trees, the color of the flowers
to see into the distance, the sky, clouds and birds

I love to go in nature now not afraid of falling
to the water edge and look within at the fish
at the surroundings that God created
every little detail clear and bright ... I am blessed
no more do I worry about missing anything
I can see 20/20
so, never take your vision for granted

Copyright © Constance La France | Year Posted 2023

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Sara Kendrick Date: 9/15/2023 3:36:00 AM Congratulations on this winning work in Lasaad's contest. Way to go. Sara Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 9/15/2023 9:22:00 PM Sara, thank you so much for the congratulations and compliment.

Joe Maverick Date: 9/14/2023 3:24:00 PM Wow that was a tough time Constance No one knows the challenges others go Through.? No one has it easy i think apart From some really rich and powerful people It seems, who can only be negative conduits So often how good though you have better Vision now.' God bless.' Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 9/15/2023 9:24:00 PM Joe, thank you so much for the comment and compassion, yes, it has been a difficult journey, God Bless.

Sotto Poet Date: 9/13/2023 11:43:00 AM Dear friend Constance, I am truly delighted to offer my sincere congratulations on your well-earned win in my contest. Your poetry is truly awe-inspiring, as you express your ideas with remarkable accuracy and grace. I like your picture and presentation as well. Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 9/15/2023 9:25:00 PM Sotto, thank you so much for the nice comment, congratulations and compliment.