A Year Out

A year out
Since
He was last in

His last

Hospitalization
Further back now
In the rearview mirror
No longer at my heels

But I still

Don’t feel
Like celebrating

This date

Duly noted
Acknowledged

But still

No guarantee
Of a better
Tomorrow

Not yet

Or ever

Just

This is life today
Enjoy it
 
Breathe while there is air
Rest while it is an option
Let it go
But be ready
To pick it up again
If needed

A year out

A year further in
A year gone by

That is all