Waxing Lyrically With My Sound

Having been lacking hearing since childhood
not completely but without it in full
remember Xrays at six showing irregularity
but nothing could be done where I stood

Only partial deaf on my right side
which was to my detriment to learn
but left school at 15, to be at work
so was still able to work and earn

So many years later hearing grew worse
then got hearing aids from National Health
at first, was helpful but never great
as wax in the eardrum was a real curse

Syringe my ears were now required
as the wax filled my ears so much
but the hearing was very inconsistent
as drastic action now being retired

Now I paid private and went digital
waxing lyrically with my sound
what a difference3 that was made
as I hear words clearly now I've found

So the lesson learned is don't give up
even when you think it will fail
maybe there's something around the corner
to release you from your deaf jail
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Eslinger Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 7:27 AM
OMG you’ve no idea of all the levels I relate to this & thankful you wrote & posted this! Bless your penning!
Mcconnell Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 8:37 AM
Thanks Sally, so glad you were able to relate to this one and for your encouragement. Looking forward to sharing more of our poems with each other. Blessings always,Gordon
George Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 7:16 AM
So glad the poem has ended on such a positive note.... ! More glad to know that your hearing has remarkably improved of late. Never give up, even if the situation may seem severe initially. Be hopeful and continue to strive....! Very inspiring message.
Mcconnell Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 8:34 AM
Thanks Valsa, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it inspiring too, hope all is good with you and trust you'll have a great weekend, Gordon
Ashfield Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 2:20 AM
An inspiring and brave poem Gordon. Well done - great title. Jane
Mcconnell Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 4:52 AM
Thanks Jane, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it inspiring and brave piece. Blessings,Gordon
Nicole Avatar
May 11, 2022 at 7:06 PM
I'm so proud of you, Gordon. You were determined to hear, and now you can. Your words touch my heart so deeply. Thank you for being here, for being such an inspiration to us all. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Brandy
Mcconnell Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 4:51 AM
Thanks Brandy, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found me an inspiration you truly humbled me. You are really my favourite writer and lovely lady on PS. !! Have a most wonderful day, yours always, Gordon
Y. Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 2:15 PM
Hi Gordon, First of all, I must say your title alone grabbed my attention. I thought your poem was going to be about records. With that being said, I am glad I stopped by to read you today. Kudos to you for not giving up. I'm happy you found the device needed to help you hear, my friend-Alexis
Mcconnell Avatar
May 8, 2022 at 2:02 PM
Thanks Alexis, Glad you felt your attention grabbed by my title, thanks also for your kind words, blessings always,Gordon
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