Abrasions
Eye art by Kenzie Jo, my granddaughter46 total reviews
Comment from Dr. Nad
Wow I guess I missed one maybe I've missed several oh well, I've been very busy sorry! You continue to provide all of us with new insights and great literary accomplishments. This gives us insight into Arfan story family. Thank you for all you do Debi.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Wow I guess I missed one maybe I've missed several oh well, I've been very busy sorry! You continue to provide all of us with new insights and great literary accomplishments. This gives us insight into Arfan story family. Thank you for all you do Debi.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Hi Dan, and thanks. I wasn't sure it was a good idea to bring this out but many said it would clear up the questions from where someone had requested prayers about it for me. So thanks for the very kind words and for the prayers. And also the six stars that you are too generous.
love,
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I am babysitting my two-year-old granddaughter and trying to catch up on a months worth of thank you's in between her questions and her needs that only GRAMPS can handle. We've talked about cut and paste before. You may possibly see this again.
(Oh, you're welcome for the stars.)
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Debi,
Almost a week has passed since you posted this one. Has there been any improvement? some relief? a bit of hope? That's what I've been praying for. Surgery is a last resort. Did anyone punch you in the eye? Or perhaps a cat scratched you with a dirty paw? Anyway, thanks for this update. I've been praying for you since I heard you had Covid. Sometimes things seem to happen one after another. Please keep us posted.
My favorite verse,
"So many ask, how do I write
Distracted but I've one good eye
This is where I find my delight
I just don't want to say goodbye" ... ( perhaps, in rhyming lines I find delight)
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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Hi Debi,
Almost a week has passed since you posted this one. Has there been any improvement? some relief? a bit of hope? That's what I've been praying for. Surgery is a last resort. Did anyone punch you in the eye? Or perhaps a cat scratched you with a dirty paw? Anyway, thanks for this update. I've been praying for you since I heard you had Covid. Sometimes things seem to happen one after another. Please keep us posted.
My favorite verse,
"So many ask, how do I write
Distracted but I've one good eye
This is where I find my delight
I just don't want to say goodbye" ... ( perhaps, in rhyming lines I find delight)
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 16-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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Oh, Kimbob, I have missed you. I have it on my list to review your new poem, but have been so busy. And I will get to it.
But it is a long story but no improvement so they are trying to clear up the last infection, try to get the abrasions cleared, which he says will take months, and then is pretty sure the cornea will be scarred so he said he is almost sure that I will need the cornea transplant. He told my hubby, Glen on Friday that I am the first woman he has ever lost sleep over. I thought Glen was going to cry. So it is not good, and the only thing that helps me is to write. I have one good eye and it was made to only see up close after my cataracts last summer, so I am blind in one and only see close in the other and get sick when I try to look past three feet.
By the way, I like your suggestion. (I kinda like you too, dear friend)
So thanks and that is why I have to tell you this-
Please look at my latest as you have a part in it. LOL.... Love, Debi
I will get over soon to review your latest.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
So sorry to hear about your series of eye infections Debi and just wanted to say, you are in my thoughts and I hope you get some positive news soon. I hope you are able to keep writing, for your own joy and for ours too.
Stay positive,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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So sorry to hear about your series of eye infections Debi and just wanted to say, you are in my thoughts and I hope you get some positive news soon. I hope you are able to keep writing, for your own joy and for ours too.
Stay positive,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 14-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Hi Valda, I really appreciate your kind comments. Yes, I go to the eye specialist every day until we get the infections all cleared and then they need to clear the abrasions and now are saying it will mostly likely scar the cornea so I may need the transplant after all.
After midnight I am releasing a poem for all my friends, and you will find yourself I am sure . LOL.
Thanks again, dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from bob cullen
I've heard of your brother Ice Pick Marquette. This injury suggests you may indeed have argued and then confronted him on a bad night. As his name implies, he possessed a rare skill with his weapon of choice, the ice pick. Hope your eye recovers quickly.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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I've heard of your brother Ice Pick Marquette. This injury suggests you may indeed have argued and then confronted him on a bad night. As his name implies, he possessed a rare skill with his weapon of choice, the ice pick. Hope your eye recovers quickly.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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Hahahaahahaha. You are too funny! Thanks for the awesome comments, my friend. I appreciate your sweet wish. You are such a fun guy and I love hearing from you. Thanks again. Love, Debi
Comment from 3rd Sight.
I can't imagine your situation: One day you have two good eyes and the next day - somethin' like this happens; to lose vision in one of my eyes, would be a total nightmare to me, my prayers goes out to you. Great poem tho' and your granddaughter's - a wonderful artist!
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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I can't imagine your situation: One day you have two good eyes and the next day - somethin' like this happens; to lose vision in one of my eyes, would be a total nightmare to me, my prayers goes out to you. Great poem tho' and your granddaughter's - a wonderful artist!
Comment Written 12-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Hey, how do you get a third sight, when I can barely get one. LOL.. hahaha!!
Seriously, it is slow and scary being blind in one eye, but it could be worse.
So thanks for your sweet review and very kind comments. You are so appreciated, my friend. Love, Debi
Comment from Ric Myworld
Oh, Debi, dear, I'm so sorry you are having troubles with your eyes. I hope they can fix the problems with medications and avoid the possible surgery. Let's hope the prayers of many will be answered and you can put this behind you. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Oh, Debi, dear, I'm so sorry you are having troubles with your eyes. I hope they can fix the problems with medications and avoid the possible surgery. Let's hope the prayers of many will be answered and you can put this behind you. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thanks Ric, it is slow and scary being blind in one eye, but it could be worse. It could be going through cancer again and being truly sick.
So thanks for your sweet review and very kind comments. You are so appreciated, my awesome friend. Love, Debi
Comment from Frank Malley
"Abrasions" is a clever poem detailing an opthamalogical problem, no mean feat as a starting point. I think this poem would better have been expressed in a prose reflection that dealt with the particulars of the experience of the illness rather than the social responses to it. A compromise to one of our eyes is a grievous assault on consciousness for so visual a creature as a human.
How're things, Debi? I hope you're well. Frank
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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"Abrasions" is a clever poem detailing an opthamalogical problem, no mean feat as a starting point. I think this poem would better have been expressed in a prose reflection that dealt with the particulars of the experience of the illness rather than the social responses to it. A compromise to one of our eyes is a grievous assault on consciousness for so visual a creature as a human.
How're things, Debi? I hope you're well. Frank
Comment Written 12-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Frank, it is so good to partially see you. LOL, sorry couldn't resist using that joke. I do believe you are right about the prose option vs the poem. However, the problem was that I am trying to keep up my #3 rank for poetry thru the remainder of the year and then next year do a little more prose and poetry and not worry about rank next year. Also finish the book that I was trying to write when I talked to you about it. I gave up when Jan had died. We were very close and she was helping me with editing and after she died, so did my idea of finishing the book. So come January, I will do more prose (as I am only doing about one a month right now) and also will finish my book and I still plan on recognizing you in as one who helped me a lot along the way.
Thanks for the kind comments, my awesome friend. I haven't been reading and reviewing much lately, but will be over to see you again soon.
Love, Debi
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May Calliope guide your writing. Frank
Comment from Patrick Bernardy
Hey Debi!
So sorry to hear about about your difficulties! As any good artist will do, it makes things better sometimes just to write about them. Poetry just seems to pour out of you. I wouldn't be suprised if sometimes you actually speak in rhythm and rhyme!
I did have a couple suggestions, if you agree:
---"I scratched the cornea some how" --I think you should combine these words into "somehow."
---"The problem's the [this] right eye of mine --I always hesitate to suggest words for somone else's poem, but have a look and see if you don't think "this" is better than "the."
I'll be following closely to make sure everything goes well with you. I hope you keep us posted about it! Oh, and tell Kenzie Jo that her drawing is fantastic!
Patrick
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Hey Debi!
So sorry to hear about about your difficulties! As any good artist will do, it makes things better sometimes just to write about them. Poetry just seems to pour out of you. I wouldn't be suprised if sometimes you actually speak in rhythm and rhyme!
I did have a couple suggestions, if you agree:
---"I scratched the cornea some how" --I think you should combine these words into "somehow."
---"The problem's the [this] right eye of mine --I always hesitate to suggest words for somone else's poem, but have a look and see if you don't think "this" is better than "the."
I'll be following closely to make sure everything goes well with you. I hope you keep us posted about it! Oh, and tell Kenzie Jo that her drawing is fantastic!
Patrick
Comment Written 12-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Patrick, as I always appreciate good feedback. I made the changes immediately. I must say, in one, I am embarrassed, as somehow I know better and am not sure how it happened. LOL.
So thank you again, my friend. It was very much appreciated.
Love, Debi
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No problem, Debi! My pleasure! I have to admit that I OBSESSIVELY proofread all my post, whether they be items in my port, messages, or replies. If I didn't do this, I would present a lot of silly mistakes. Happens to all of us! Talk again soon!
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Oh, Patrick I usually do too.
Unfortunately my eyesights usually a little better than it is now to do so. LOL..
It's just easier to miss those little things with the distractions going on in my eyes right now.
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Yeah, I'm sorry for implying that you didn't. That was not my intention. I hope everything goes well with your eye trouble. Talk to you soon! 😊
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
Wow! This is a nicely written poem. Oh my goodness Debbie I hope you're okay. Your granddaughters art is excellent. I like it. When is your birthday? I want to write you a poem. Remember to answer the questions for me the ones you sent me.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Wow! This is a nicely written poem. Oh my goodness Debbie I hope you're okay. Your granddaughters art is excellent. I like it. When is your birthday? I want to write you a poem. Remember to answer the questions for me the ones you sent me.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Haha, you didn't forget that did you? Ok, well in that case I am very excited for your poem. My birthday is October 19th. And I will send you the info a couple weeks ahead. Now, you really have me excited. I have had many kinds but never a biographical one. So thanks, Sweetie.
And also thanks for the kind words and stars for this poem. I did not want to bring attention to myself, but I had so many people asking. I am seeing my eye specialist almost every day and now there is a new infection. So it is a big problem right now. So thanks again, very much.... love, Debi
Comment from Annmuma
So sorry to hear about this awful experience you are having and certainly will add you to my prayer list for a positive conclusion. In spite of your affliction, you have certainly written a great poem in explanation. Keep us all the loop as your eye heals. ann
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024
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So sorry to hear about this awful experience you are having and certainly will add you to my prayer list for a positive conclusion. In spite of your affliction, you have certainly written a great poem in explanation. Keep us all the loop as your eye heals. ann
Comment Written 11-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024
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Hi Ann and thanks. I wasn't sure it was a good idea to bring this out but many said it would clear up the questions from where someone had requested prayers about it for me. So thanks for the very kind words and for the prayers.
love, Debi