They tell me I am lazy,
Mind you I am not lazy,
My bones and muscles don't  want to move.
My mind tells me work hard and finish a project,
They tell me to switch on T.V. ,
Or play computer games,
To divert my mind,
Find a comfy spot on the sofa,
And indulge in it.
Just imagine,
They have even made me buy a book and mobile stand,
So they can get away holding them.
When friends and my children tell me to exercise or go for walks,
They threaten my little three ossicles ( ears)
Pretend to be deaf.
They made me do kegels,
To strengthen my sphincter  muscles,
They make sure I reduce the intake of water after evening,
So I don't have to go to the toilet often,
My heart, lungs and brain take their sides ,
After all the organs are protected by them
Even my eyes have become blind to their Idleness.
And if I make a point to make them work,
They say it's not their fault
They remind me I have arthritis,
I lack minerals in my body,
As such I feel lethargic,
So I have started taking Vitamin D and B 12,
Ginger and turmeric.
At least now they do few exercises and walk indoors for ten minutes,
Other chores they refuse blaming my spine as back pain,
Preventing me from standing for long.
They are as stubborn as a mule,
What to do ?
They say if I act smart they will have me hospitalised ,
So I have hired a helper to assist me around the house.
20/11/2023