Perspective or blur?

 

How many stop signs will you find down these lanes?

Double the vision for double the traffic lights,

like moth wings – flutter yourself to a doubled moon,

a million body doubles of the stars at night,

all the glory amplified by a second sight

which isn’t seeing straight at all. Should you complain

 

or make the most of it? In the blink of an eye

all the world shuts down. When it opens again

who knows its preferred perspectives, the fresh insights

on cloudiness and clarity it stands to gain?

or just pixellated blankness? - a blurred domain

as it seeks once more its grounds and its patch of sky.

I should never have written that bit about 'keeping eyes peeled' as part of the non resolution...

Just as soon as I thought the movery-shakery-n-jugglery of the previous year was safely over, there's a spanking new spanner in the works - that'll need eye surgery for removal. Which of course involves copious amounts of tests and eye drops that cause vision blur and, to round it all off nicely, practical restrictions on how long I can look at screens and/or read/write... If this is the scene pre-op, then post-op its probably going to get a lot ghastlier before it gets better...

The surgery is scheduled for Sat, it's a minor day surgery, only thing is anything involving the eyes doesn't feel all that minor to me, especially the paraphernalia of the aftercare.  I'm not sure how long the restrictions will continue, but I think it's safe to say Feb is a write off in terms of writing at least, weak pun intended.  

But then again, I've never had this particular surgery before and while the whole prospect is most unlovely, it's still a learning opportunity. It made me review the surgeries I've had so far and...epiphany! - it's true what they say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Hoping to come back stronger, more insightful and mindful. And grateful for mercies small and big - could be a lot worse for sure. Meanwhile, stay well and happy. See you as soon as I am able.