By Judy Crystal
Greenwich Branch, Connecticut
Just a simple cataract surgery
Well
Maybe not so simple
But successful
Straightforward
As expected
Until
Two weeks later
On a sunny afternoon
The air conditioning
Performing enthusiastically
In answer to a heat wave
I was chilled
Really freezing
Grabbed my old black cardigan
From its familiar shelf
And
Looking down as I fastened the buttons
The sweater was brown
A rich crayon-colored brown
For ten years no one had ever said a word
As I wore it confidently
With black skirts
To meetings or parties
Or even my garden club
A simple cataract surgery
Humility is complicated
I agree humility is quite complicated and appreciate the example you used to illustrate that observation. Very nice.
I too fell head over heels for that closing line! Masterful!
great poem!!
I love this small slice of life. I could relate in so many ways. Made me chuckle. Thank you for that.
Cute idea !
Judy, your poem is just too rich in humble humor. Absolutely adore it! Thank you for sharing with us.
This poem has a great final line, which aptly summarizes the poet’s experience!
Oh, I like this a lot- despite the “freezing,” so much warmth here from our friends. And you’re right about humility. 🙂 We can all identify with this enjoyable poem.
Just adore this sentiment!
Wonderfully succinct!