Contemplative: Calamine Lotion and Meaning

And so, the heat returns,
And I hunker down,
Waiting for my shingles
To heal;

Meanwhile, my adeptness at
Spreading calamine lotion
In the middle of my back
Improves daily,

I’m sure that
Will come in handy,
Along with my
Developing meditation skills,

Which I’ve had
Extra time to cultivate,
During this latest
Challenge to my physical health.

I never intended to become
A pain management pro,
Not that I had a plan
When I began, or perhaps I did,

For once I asked the question:
Where was I before?
And the answer:
“I was at peace,”

Which prompted:
“Why come here then?”
Which produced the reply:
“Because I wanted to share it.”

‘What foolishness!’ I concluded,
And after recalling this,
Went back to slathering on
The soothing lotion.