January 18, 2020

RESTLESS

It begins with too many blinks.

Then the toe tapping and the

finger itching. It’s then I know

you’re nervous. “What’s up?”

Fears I know. It’s anxiety ….

The opening up the cabinet

above the sink. He reaches for 
and then hands me the letter.

Everyone gets at least 7

such letters in their life –

The ones that tells of a

death, being dumped, fired ….

I read your letter. I now

know why you’re edgy -

scared – worried ….

Thanks for trusting me.

Let’s do next together.

Let’s get the best doctor.

Let’s get the best lawyer.

Let’s pray to the best God.

© Andy Costello, Reflections
Painting on top: Pablo Picassso,
Reading the Letter