DIAGNOSIS

A veil has been lifted from my eyes

label attached to my name

I am something more than before

and less of my former self

clarity not known before

presents a sharper sky.

I see things as chiseled sight with a clear

understanding of all before me.

A blackened veil is left burning

and the smoke is vivid with knowledge.

(first printed in ‘OPEN MINDS QUARTERLY: SUMMER 2022)