frozen shoulder

you fly into Toronto
to get your frozen shoulder
unfrozen.
it's a mysterious
process that you found
while grazing for
cures
to alleviate the pain
from your injury.
you know nothing
about Canada. nothing.
except that it's north
and it's colder
than it is here most
of the time. they have mounties,
and love hockey.
the guess who is from there.
you've watched the videos
online
of how pleased
people are after the doctor
does his magic.
there are tears in their
eyes.
you want this kind of
happiness. you want to be
able to throw your arm
straight into
the air, or to put your
arm behind you
and tuck in your shirt.
that's all you ask for.
how much does it cost?
you have no idea.
so you bring a lot of money.
pain and pleasure
are worth spending on.
maybe you'll see a moose while
there.