Invisible responses are my own
when no one is around to see
the sudden jerk of my arm,
the blink on and off of consciousness
the drift in a cotton space
that weighs me down
for an hour or a day
with no reason that is visible.
The reason is epilepsy ~
~ tucked neatly inside my brain.
“One bears things because there is no alternative.”
~ C.J.Sansom, Sovereign
Out on a limb
I swing and sway
whether wind is
north or south,
east or west.
I learn to balance,
or just hang on
with faith that
my strength will
keep me safe.
When retirement comes,
and wild winds change,
I’m given a choice ~
to stay out on the limb,
or choose another tree.
“A human being is a deciding being.”
~ Viktor E. Frankl, M.D.
(1905 - 1997)
Health and happiness
Green grass and sunshine
Cool breezes and birdsong
Bare feet in warm sand
Kicking through autumn leaves
Crisp air and hot soup
Snow angels and skating
Frosted trees and blue sky
Bare branches wave softly
Spring gauze of green leaves
Ice cream and sprinkles
Walking in the park
Laughing and talking
Movies and books.
Writing and painting
Designing and shaping
Moments of goodness
Health and happiness
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”
~ Confucious
