I tried the drops – they didn’t serve to clear
the wax and water blockage in my ear.
I had a doctor look, and learned that both
my drums could not be seen. I wasn’t loath
to seek lavage – the nurse applied with care
the fluid and the lighted probe, but there
remained enough to water-trap. I spent
some evenings semi-deaf. Annoyed, I went
back in for spray and pick. Another try
succeeded. Now relieved and pleased am I.