snapping princess
she fiercely stood her ground
dangerous ground,
the middle of the road
country road though it was,
i moved her,
knocking off
her mucky camouflage
in the process
and hearing fierce annoyance
and this lady, all painted and lovely,
also protested
but i did move her ever so carefully,
no stick needed
this week, mid-sinusitis,
i bought a sun hat.
the same day the painted lady
survived the road,
for a while. forever,
i hope.
now, sunday evening, two doctors,
various health procedures and meds,
one dentist later,
i am on the mend.