(Hungarian) sanitarium

they soak in medicinal waters
bury their joints in mud packs
drink the minerals and pray

watching

i see myself in the......future

stiff neck

h
a
n
g
i
n
g flesh

shuffled gait walking cane

laughter and frown lines
etched into my face

cause for concern
at age forty-six

may no longer be problems
just thirty years.........away

--
Karyn Eisler, Canada (Living?s)