Back in Dad's arms

back in Dad's arms,

his skin against mine, I rest after

my surgery, how hard that was

but I am still here

in Dad's arms, warm in Dad's arms.

what road this has been, ejected so forcefully

into the world one month ago, sirens,

flashing lights, beeps and wires, 

tubes, oxygen

here I am in Dad's arms, my Dad.

My Dad.  10/22/2021