Physical Therapy

I fell (the story goes) on uneven stones

in a city not my home where the humidity 

was close to 100%. I guess I blacked out. 

I am at home now. I feel hope the many breaks 

on both hands will be healed. Those who know 

say so. I am dutiful. I can take orders. 

I love to walk but now will wait. Proceed gently

into tiny exercise for fingers and wrists. 

Kelsey the physical therapist is brilliantly creative. 

She measures and forms a custom splint 

in vivid pink (my choice). Humility is shared around 

the room with others whose limbs also will be well. 

May this kindness keep taking hold 

as I hold this moment (this monument) in my heart.