raindrops on the window
” i didn’t know it was dreary outside, i didn’t feel the dreariness
even when i saw the raindrops on the window….”he says
“the sky was over cast. but on a clear day I can see so far beyond.
i can see the feris wheel from the amusement park.”he says
his eyes are smiling. his leg is raised. there’s an air of
relaxation.
“are you ok? would you like a tissue? can I get you anything?”
he’s lying in the hospital bed. still he’s smiling. giving. thoughtfull.
chip taps my leg and smiles into my eyes.i love him. i want to see him smiling till it’s hard to see.
” i think you look dashing with the facial hair” I say
” the cow lick is very nice, premeditated?” chip says
“all we need is a strip of blue in front and you’ll look like a rock star” I say
he smiles. “Think they’d let me bring in my guitar?”
we leave. walk down the hall. ontothe elevator. we help a woman in a wheel chair
onto the first floor. outside he holds my hand. the ground is wet. my feet are wet and cold. i wear flip flops come rain or snow. he squeezes my hand. he touches my heart.
as we drive away i look up at his window. 6th floor, all the way to the left. i imagine him squinting
into the distance, trying to make out the shape of the feris wheel. he’s lying in a hospital room.
this is never a good time. still i know he’s smiling. what a beautiful spirit.
What a lovely thought! Thanks for going to visit Grandpa. I know he gets bored just seeing Peggy and me, and he loves knowing how the grandkids are doing.