“Deodorant in second drawer…”
Absently looking into the mirror…
“Mmm…”
I slowly turn to leave the bathroom.
“Deodorant in second drawer…”
“Oh yes! I must brush my teeth!”
I turn back around
The early morning light
Cascading through the window.
I shuffle out the door…
“Oh yes! Must brush my teeth!”
I find myself in the bathroom again
My eyes happen upon the toothbrush
Hanging quietly, waiting…
“Oh man!”
Chills hit my body
Drawn to my reflection, again,
I forgot to put on my sweater!
I carefully navigate to the closet.
A glance around the bedroom
I smile as I move toward the bed
Reaching down to collect my soft fleece.
My mind is screaming,
“What did I need to do?”
A long, heavy sigh
I carefully put on the fleece
And begin my slow methodic walk
To my comfy recliner.
I stop part way down the hall,
Slowly shake my head
Another heavy sigh
As I continue to my recliner.
My body falls into the chair,
Feet up with body stabbing and throbbing
I pull the blanket over me;
Waiting for the worst of the pain
To ease enough to rest my aching body.
I find myself as if frozen in time,
“Oh man!! I forgot to put on deodorant!”
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