I've got a pip of a walker
not ugly aluminum
no no no not for me
four wheels and a seat
a big basket is my favorite
for groceries and sundries
laundry on Sundays
there’s no better walker
than my pip of a walker
won't be seen with it outside
where the old geezers walk
blank faces remembering what
unfelt feelings and bad choices
heads pointed down the sidewalk
wincing at what could have done better
wincing from pain caused by neglect
wincing from pain given to others
wincing from shame
wincing from blame
they gather in the courtyard
ugly walkers with yellow tennis balls
no no no not for me
I’ve got a pip of a walker
midnight blue on four wheels
a seat and the illusion of time
before making a public showing
of my pip of a walker
