I sipped water earlier and
I'm afraid I can't hold my bladder till 7:30 am.
9 and half hours since,
A full bladder, not a full stomach, is
A serious problem.
I'm embarrassed but I'll be honest to tell you.
The doorbell rang
Here she comes for
The morning toilet round
To rescue.
But
I couldn't pass no matter how hard I tried.
I have had this before when I had an operation.
My mind and my nerves were out of sync
Because I've held it too long.
It sounds so similar to ALS.
The motor neurons do not receive messages from the brain.
I wondered if it was why I got ALS, while I tried to relieve myself.
I gave up. I'll try with the next helper.
10:30 am
It's coming along.
13:15 pm
The nurse came.
It's getting better.
She didn't do anything special.
My mind and my nerve had calmed down.
Mr. Caseworker.
I need a solution.
I can't stop water go through my body.
Early evening,
I succeeded in voiding my bladder
And I was relieved.
Naoko ma and Maho came
They quickly prepared simple and delicious salad.
If I were well, I would prepare it for myself.
Simple salad dressing of olive oil and soy sauce.
Simple is wonderful.
Cheers.
I can't stop gazing at their muscles
Sound legs in jeans
filled with life's vigor.
We had a pizza.
Melting cheese
My unstable body
Melted and swing left and right.
Mr. Sasa came.
You get kinder every time I see you.
With his face flushed
We talk about the good old days.
I was blessed with wonderful work places.
I have no complaint whatsoever.
Many taught and trained me.
I am truly grateful.
Thanks to you all, I've made this far.
Mr. Sasa moved my feet.
Yes, that is the feeling of walking.
Feeling the earth firmly beneath my feet.
Skipping and jumping
I was not afraid of dusk then.
See you again.
It means we will be able to see each other again, doesn't it?
Poem by Maria Franki
Edited and translated by J. Ujiie
©2011
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