getting a physical

i stick the thermometer

into my

mouth

and wait.

it's under just a bit.

i do feel a bit chilly inside.

not quite ninety-eight point

six.

but close enough.

i run up the stairs to see if

i can breathe.

pretty good.

heart is thumping like

a bunny rabbit

not a single cough

or wheeze.

i touch my toes,

the tip of my nose with my

eyes closed.

 bingo.  i open my mouth

and say ahhh

in the mirror.

nothing there.

i swing my eyes from side to side

looks good too.

i do a quick scan with my hands

to locate any new

body lumps that may have

risen overnight. 

nope. clear.  i prick my finger

with a needle.

yup,

blood is still red.

i try to remember a few

birthdays

of significant others

i used to know to see if

my memory

is still intact.

oh well.

i couldn't remember 

dates

when i was with them

anyway,

but i do find my

keys

and wallet

in the fridge.

for the most part i think

i'll live

another day.