In the Land of the Blind

By luigi_pagano

Mon, 24 Apr 2023
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My right eye was scanned 
to determine if a lesion
had been the cause
of my impaired vision.

They put some drops in 
that made my eyes sting
but sadly they didn't
reveal anything.

Look after the other one,
that's all you've got left,
the consultant confirmed
and I was bereft.

It is said the one-eyed man
is king in the land of blind
so I don't let this problem
to impinge on my mind.

 

© Luigi Pagano 2023

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

It must make you value that eye so much! I hope it doesn't hinder you too much. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Many thanks for your concern, Rhiannon. Apparently is one of the hazards of getting old and inevitable. I am adjusting to the situation and managing to cope.

Kind regards, Luigi x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

The eyes are so precious, as your poem confirms. If this is about your eye, I am so sorry. Really hope it doesn't cause you too much difficulty...especially with your writing.

Take care Luigi.

Jenny. xx 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Dear Jenny, it is indeed about my eye. I had a cataract operation which didn't solve the problem; I was referred to Manchester Royal Eye Hospital for vitreoretinal treatment but unfortunately, nothing could be done to restore sight in that eye. 

Best wishes, Luigi x

 

Submitted by Nolan on

One of HG Wells prophetic stories is "Country of the Blind". Absolutely brilliant they don't write books like that anymore. A long short story or short long story.

Very brave for you to be so philosophical now on your partial blindness, I am half-blind too but I have very thick spectacles it helps.

Cheers Luigi! Look agfter yourself & Nolan

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks for your kind words, Nolan. I am seeing the optician tomorrow to see what kind of lenses I need.

All the best, Luigi

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Sorry Luigi, I misunderstood you, well it's good they can help you. I can actually also see quite well with my glasses I've had contact lenses too. Sorry I jumped the gun, stupid of me. Does make one grateful we forget what a wonderful gift eyesight is.

Still, HG Wells was one of the greatest writers & Nolan

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

No, Nolan, you did not misunderstand me. I can only see with one eye. My reference to the optician meant that I might require stronger glasses for my functional eye.

Best, Luigi