I almost lost my vision once

before y’all knew me, before
 
prescription bifocals. Years after
I dreamed that in all my childhood
 
photos, I had a third eye–
and no one acted any different. 
 
Now I need a few strong 
magnifying bookmarks.
 
Vision spots and dark drifts
are less trouble these days, 
 
but who likes to read poetry
outloud with their faces
 
in the pages? I’m sure
you can buy in bulk:
 
I see my eye doctor 
next Monday and

will follow up with with y’all 

when I return from Costco.