Takes awhile to get into the shower. I slip in cautiously,
use the grab bar, pull the bath bench in behind me.
With the hand-held shower, I spritz water over me,
sit on the bench. Low back pain stabs me whether I sit or stand.
I let the water flood my back, pray to the Lords of the Quadratus muscles
that hot water will erase this pain. Easing the spray over my shoulders,
the tension lessens. I whisper move on down. But today, as in every day
the Lords do not bless me. I towel off, dress carefully to prevent
loss of balance, creep towards the couch
to lie flat; the only position that helps.
For a few moments, the tide of pain ebbs.
Knee Brace Press
2024
