Changes

by Cheryl Merrick

A couple months ago
     My life was spent in my recliner.
A couple loads of laundry
      and an hour or two at the computer
Completing my day.

Now I’m a world traveler!
(at least the part as far east as Ohio,
     and south to Oklahoma)
I’m living in a hotel,
     Visiting with strangers
And eating out.

My narrow world is
     Opening up.
Possibilities surround me.
What will I do with
     My newly emerging health?
Teach, travel, read, visit, serve,
     Run errands, cook, write,
     do research?
Choices. Changes
What will I choose?