Deeply: Reaching Forward, Reaching Back

This day again was tough
But less so than yesterday,
Maybe finally the virus
Has had enough of me;

I surely won’t miss
All this nose blowing
And coughing,
Nor the long hours abed;

Rallied today somewhat
And caught up with some tasks,
Twas such a relief
To finally be back on my feet;

So many duties neglected
Due to this latest illness;
These setbacks have been coming so often
Tis one of those years I guess,

But no time for tears or regrets,
Have to go forward
And see what’s up next,
Embracing the unreliable,

Sometimes it’s more excitement
Than I can handle comfortably
But lessons learned
Every time,

Another mountain climbed,
Another victory celebration,
To have gotten through
This latest challenge,

Ah but, it’s not over yet,
Too early to tell
If or even when the flag
Will be planted.