- sometimes feels like I have to explain myself as if what I'm doing is very unusual...

I pay a monthly visit

at a place I get errands,

and the security guard

always opens the doors for me,

which is really helpful seeing

as I walk around with poles, so

today he finally asked what that

was about, and I explained.

His immediate reaction

Was to ask where my kids

Are to take care of me,

Since I'm alone at the store.

I told him my kids were

Off taking care of their lives,

As they should, and that

My husband is there for that.

He pointed out he wasn't.

I told him that he really was,

But that I'm pretty stubborn

When it comes to this;

I'll keep doing what I can

Until I can't anymore, so

Since I still can now, I do.

It's bad enough I'm limited

And can't get around much.

I get it may look difficult,

And I probably should have

Someone with me to help,

But I'm not completely there yet.

At some point, this will be

Inevitable, so I'm ok to wait

Before the choice isn't mine.

In the meanwhile, when I can,

I will go places on my own.

Your impression isn't wrong,

It is a bit difficult to get around,

But eventually, I won't be able to...

Now I can, so taking advantage of it.