Giving A Hand

As MS is progressing, I have had to modify some of the simpler things that I used to do: Writing, a switch from right to left; folding, using just one hand; and many more as well.

A Helping 'Hand'

MS has given me a sudden and unfortunate turn.

I knew to expect it, just not yet.

I will not quit; what the right side did, now the left must learn.

Without a pencil or pen, the keyboard allows me to return

To writing again, but still I cannot forget:

MS has given me a sudden and unfortunate turn.

Along with my weakened hands comes another concern:

Falling and recovery causing so much regret.

I will not quit; what the right side did, now the left must learn.

All these difficulties are leading me toward a life quite taciturn.

I cannot deny or ignore how my path is set.

MS has given me a sudden and unfortunate turn.

Walking is a thing for which I still yearn,

But the weakness in my legs remains a threat.

I will not quit; what the right side did, now the left must learn.

I still, one day, hope that my ability to write will return.

For now, I must adopt a new mindset.

MS has given me a sudden and unfortunate turn.

My hope is that what the right side did, soon the left will learn.

-Josh Evitt 2019