The Shape of Day
(especially for anyone who’s disabled)

God keep
Us
This day of
Blue-white moderation

A day for
Breathing well
Unlike the closeness
In the hours
Of a heatwave

I drove
I walked
My limitations easier
For a while

I got some farmer’s food
Came back town
Right-angled through
The traffic grid

Not knowing
Any other mindset
Over the wheel
Set aside
Behind
And all the walkers
On an official summer’s day

Though this day was good
Breathy
Flavorful
Easy on robotic work inside
If in a fancy
Over the life of batteries

I have a year or so
Until
Sources must
Be switched out

But for now
I have today
Before we’re told
The next heatwave
Should arrive
By
Thursday
Sigh

C L Couch


Photo by Matt Artz on Unsplash