Can you see the light?
I think I can.
After four months of inactivity
I am slowly coming back to myself.
Surgery was a cakewalk
Yes, I was asleep for the duration.
But real healing takes time.
My body must accept the new ball and joint,
reattach and mean it
because I plan to put it to the test.
My surgeon, Dr. Stone,
yes, that’s his real name,
said stay upright, not really, but you get the gist.
Stay upright, my dear, and all is well, plus you won’t have to keep that appointment we set for next January.
Stay upright like a tin soldier and soldier on like the Mailman who delivers the mail in all kinds of weather, or the thief who steals from you and then goes on TV to brag about it.
Stay upright, and you never have to see me again.
Now I know what you’re thinking, and I’m thinking it too
How long will it be before she falls?
Well, don’t take that bet yet
because I already did
back in Florida at my favorite beach
and I’m FINE.
I know how to fall, and it was brilliant
Sorry, you missed it
Well, it’s over now, and I survived.
Try to remember that and carry on.
No bets today or tomorrow.
Go back to fighting over politics and the price of oil.
I’ll be here minding the joint.
Corney Press 