Perspective Gained

A day that begins

with a missed, somewhat

vital call when I finally pick up

my phone to request traditional

assistance with morning pee.

I am lifted by hated metal contraption

with blue mesh that lifts body

from bed bypassing  legs

too weak to hold weight.

I watch Secret Millionaire on ABC,

followed by Pat Summit documentary

that almost has this non-sports fan weeping.

I sit at my computer,

I write,

and I think,

“What was I complaining

about earlier?”