Outside the Lines

Della McCreary

There are two sides
ink jet print, mirror and wood

I can read. Oh, yes I understand the importance of books;
I struggle to read
for 10 minutes at a time,
understanding
… especially the pictures.

I look athletic. Maybe it’s obvious I used to be into sports;
long distance swimming
tennis
cycling
I can go the distance

to make sure
… you don’t see me limping.

I have a positive outlook. Have been told it’s better that way;
better you don’t know
Narcotics keep me calm
… and pain killers are poisoning
my kidneys.

Andrew McCully