 |
 |
Pondering the call from
young P.D.er yesterday.
He's battling Parkinson's demons.
Some days I do too.
Friday, the dark voices of doom, doubts
deadly dementia temporarily
took possession of this
holy house.
When these demons take the wheel
fear dominates; I'm amnesiac
about beauty, mine, Bodhi's
the stargazers on the table.
This slippery slope of PD is
certainly a challenge you
offer me, Lord.
Am I able to carry my torch
in bradykinetic dignity?
Some days.
Jan Radtke
8/29/96