2002/surgery

A year ago today
I had surgery,
nothing serious
but it took four hours
and kept me in
the hospital
for a week.
I am grateful
to be home,
a rainy morning
6:51 a.m.,
oatmeal cooking
after I’ve meditated.
The house is
a mess, it’s true,
papers from yesterday’s
work spread on
the dining table
as is my wont.
I have a list
of concerns
as usual,
but I’m
grateful
early rainy
morning,
oatmeal cooking.

11/8/02