It’s Fine, I Guess

 “Post-Op Mile Markers” by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán  Post-op mile markers pain management  wound care deep breaths standing tall walking the halls forcing a cough  reaching for turning points  approaching normalcy…

 “Like a Birthday Candle” by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán  Like a birthday candle wax and a lit wick making a silent wish flames blown out  by a single breath atop an elaborately  decorated iced cake wish away “Happy Birthday!”

 “Hide and Seek” by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán  Hide and seek close your eyes find the hiders  capture the flag kick the can play tag  clasp hands circle in the sand  toss shells in the air chant:  “What’s the time, Mr. Bear?” …

 “It’s Fine, I Guess” by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán  “It’s fine, I guess” more or less stretching in different directions along with dynamic tensions more than ever well beyond arms’ distance sideways, take …