eyes clearing

eyes clearing
at least that's how I feel
much better
than last night

but when my neighbor
knocked on the door
and I opened it
he looked scared

didn't realize
I looked so awful

but the nurse in the clinic
also looked worried

even my husband,
who notices nothing
but my spelling mistakes
asked if I was getting medicine

swelling's down
puss less
than before
skin horrid

when can I
put on cream?
now, just
dark glasses

neighbor-healer
recommends
chamomile,
not black tea

dipping cotton balls
nurse reminded me
wipe from outer to inner
cleaner to pussier

it wasn't a very good idea
yesterday
to swim with only
one clean eye

the chlorine and salt
don't cure eye infections

next time
new mistakes