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Screensaver
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Dealing with optic neuritis

 

Screensaver



The sight in my closed eyes
Is a visual cacophony
Not unlike gazing at an
Animated abstract painting:
Colors cavort,
Patterns parade,
Enigmatic images in
A kaleidoscopic dance
Participate in art run amok,
Spilled upon my mental canvas
With no one to clean it up.

Sleep,
Even a few hours…
Once taken for granted,
Is no longer an option,
So I awaken and am left to
Contemplate the new gallery of
Optical chaos
Threatening to alter my reality.

Most people have to sit
Before their computers
To view a screensaver;
I have one all my own
That activates every time
I try to close my eyes,
And I don’t even need a password.

If I had my druthers, though,
I’d power my system down
Completely –
A cold reboot so I could sleep.

© 2008 by Robert E. Blackwell


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 Reviews of "Screensaver"
Reviewed by Gloria Gay
Reviewed on April 1, 2008
Wonderfully inventive and original, from the title to the last word. Great writing!

Reviewed on March 30, 2008
(((HUGS))) love and prayers, Robert - did you feel the love being poured out for you? Karen and I (as well as our church team) prayed for you, will continue to do so - may you find healing and peace through this time of uncertainty. Never know what we have until it's threatened - powerfully penned. Pray you get needed rest, (((my friend))). *KOTC*

Karla.

So sorry you're going through this -

Reviewed on March 30, 2008
We prayed for you just a little while ago at home teams; we will have our church, Victory Family Assembly of God, praying for a healing and a miracle for you. May God get you through this time of trial, and may He place His Healing Hand on you right now! You are ever in my prayers, (((Dear Friend)))!

(((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))), much love, and continued prayers~

As always, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on March 30, 2008
Robert, my heart goes out to you--know that you are cared about and only good thought for you go forth


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