Thirteen Ways - 19 of 31

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          Thanks to Wallace Stevens for Thirteen Ways of Looking At A Blackbird

Thirteen Ways of Looking At My Recent Days

I

My husband has been ill;

there is no thought that travels

without him entering into it.

II

I visit my old house, wondering

why everything looks different.

It’s invaded by strangers.

III

The house sale is stalled.

the buyer wants more things;

I’m frustrated.

IV

My frustration was often alleviated

at home, kicking the garage door.

But I no longer have a garage.

V

I talk and talk with the realtor.

We make a plan and I am grateful.

He is an expert.

VI

My husband is ill and I talk to the nurses,

the aides, who give me comfort too.

They are the experts.

VII

The house sale, still stalled.  I keep

my counsel, waiting, waiting.

Others examine with different eyes than mine.

VIII

Imogene, my youngest grandchild spends Monday.

She sings and dances and smiles with me.

I am grateful for her this day.

IX

I take Imogene home, but on the way,

bump, bump, stop, no-o-o-o!

A flat rear tire, the exclamation mark of these days.

X

I call Triple A; they are coming!

I call my daughter; she is coming!

I am grateful for experts!

XI

Down the street (close) is a shop, a shop of mechanics.

They wait--take charge of the car.

Experts seem to be taking charge of me!

XII

This morning, Enterprise picks me up.

(They really do what they say!)

Cherry Red Nissan Versa.

XIII

My husband eats a good breakfast!  My

car has new tires.  My realtor is moving us

closer to the ending.  I am grateful.