i'm falling apart at the seams, it seems
aching constantly
the gut, less reluctant to leave
my feet, failing me
(so that's what a bone spur feels like)
hair leaving my head
reappearing...elsewhere
so hard to wake up
blown out, physically, mentally
then she smiles at me, her infectious giggle
her bold optimism, in spite of
her own losses lately
positive reinforcement
"i love you daddy!" a hug, with so much meaning
my little girl adds years to my life
and for a while
with her
i'm a kid again

Fantastic write...Love it..