My Myopia

Buildings lean in to see
the fine print of your face
which can’t be read
or believed.
Blips of blue,
lavender hues,
the blobs of me
touch
the blotches of you.

We were always messy up close,
but my myopia gives me hope;
I like things blurry now
that there are blind spots,
plastic panels and
permanent masks
between our daily interacts.

17 responses to “My Myopia”

abigfatcanofworms

Fascinating. The blobs and blotches touching. The buildings leaning in. I love it.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thanks, Worms. My myopia truly doesn’t bother me as much as it should. I leave my glasses behind to just enjoy the blur. Cheers.
  
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  1. abigfatcanofworms
    
    I am far sighted. I just recently got reading glasses but am a bit lax about using them. I need them for Middlemarch (small print) and ingredients on packets.
    
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  2. K.Hartless
    
    Those ingredients are tiny aren’t they. Yes, As a heavy reader I’m headed that way too, I imagine.
    
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Jeff Flesch

Wonderful verse, groovy music, K. Pandemic has caused more blurriness. Screen time…

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Yes, it’s true. Eyesight most likely to get worse. Glad you enjoyed the post, Jeff. Thank you.
  
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  1. Jeff Flesch
    
    Indeed. Enjoyed it much. You’re welcome, K. Always.
    
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johnlmalone

an ode to myopia: strange but it works ===

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Had to squint in to see this one.😂 Thank you, John.
  
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ben Alexander

Very very clever – I love the image of the buildings leaning in to read your face…

❤
David

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you kindly, David. Buildings reflecting and distorting have always inspired me.
  
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Hobbo

I love this Karen; every disability has a positive side if we just reach out for it.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Hobbo. Yes, it’s true. If only romance could continue at least ten feet apart. Everyone’s a movie star to me at that distance😂
  
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  1. Hobbo
    
    🤣🤣 Even Mrs H lets me come closer than that!
    
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Michele Marsh

I really connect to your emotions in this poem. Lavender hues especially ❤️👏👏

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you. Seeing lots of blogs tonight but it could be the mess I made in the kitchen.
  
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  1. Michele Marsh
    
    You haven’t seen my kitchen 😂😂
    
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