Lillian works full-time in food prep, fingers and toes in arthritic twists. Her face pale and drawn, feet afire with gout.
“You need a cane,” I urge. And so much more...
She gives an ‘as-if’ sort of shrug.
“Hold on a sec,” I advise. Return post-haste with my mom’s walnut cane. Here, I conclude, is one worthy heir.
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5 comments:
You are a kind doctor.
I'm glad you were there to nudge her along, and glad your Mom's cane will help someone new.
These entries are beautiful. 55 words is like a new poetic form.
haiku-plus
so glad you wrote to me so I found you
What a kindness you did for Lillian! Her "as if" attitude showed a lot of bravery, but I bet she was glad to have that cane. Another lovely vignette, WordDoc. Thanks.
-Wren
The best practice of medicine is with kindness. Like this.
~Kali
Very touching - Your Mom would be proud!
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