THE WAITING

I have so much to do and so little time.

Injuries have slowed me down

I am anxious to heal and get back to

A routine which allows me to accomplish

Things which are substantial. I can

Handle the discomfort and pain, but

Feel bad about not doing the things

I love to do. Not many know how

Much landscaping I did at the

Lutheran and Presbyterian churches.

It was a lot and took six years to get

It to where it was two years ago. Since

I wasn’t there no one has picked up

The ball and made continued progress.

This saddens me and I am left with the

Hope of recovery from my ailments.

When February comes, I will know.

It takes twenty-four months for torn

Ligaments to heal. If mine follow suit

I will be back with weeder, wheelbarrow,

And garden tools. I wait patiently.

Stanski

August 30, 2023. ^