I wrote this poem the day after I tore a ligament in my knee. Right at that moment, I was feeling particularly stuck and overwhelmed by the fact that I am unable to walk without crutches, even if it is temporary. I felt like I was broken in some way. I was angry that an injury that happened so suddenly was effecting every area of my life and I was unable to do simple things I took for granted just days before. By writing this, I allowed myself to feel hopeful about the upcoming months. The healing process isn't guaranteed to be easy, and day to day life is exhausting and strenuous, but being hopeful and driven to get back to a hundred percent is getting me through.