I was swinging on a makeshift swing when I became blind

When I say blind I do not mean totally blind as I could make out shapes within the blinding light

I was told to jump off if the swing as there was a larger swing not far from me that was being ridden erratically

As we walked through the park you introduced me to a number of people that I could not see

Each time I shook their hand and apologised for my blindness

I assured them that my affliction was only temporary and that my sight would return

But I was not sure of this fact as I knew my inner compass was still

My sight returned whilst we were waking through a vegetable market

This happened slowly as you were purchasing food for our evening meal

Although at first I thought it to be a bump in the glass the vivid colours of the vegetables soon became clear to me

You placed a ripe pepper in my hand and asked me to confirm the colour

I answered correctly without hesitation and then bit savagely into the soft red skin

It was a spontaneous gesture of celebration but it shocked you and you asked me to leave the market

And return to the larger swing which was now quite vacant and melting in the afternoon sun