The crane swung to the left
And dropped its load
Of dirt in the hole.
The patient pivoted on
The artificial leg and
Fell back against the pads.
Turning, pulling, dropping.
Looking out from the sixth
Floor department, he could see
The masonry Team refortifying the wall,
Making it stronger and sturdier.
The worker wiped away the sweat
From his brow
And took another step forward
With his walker.
The long road back was
One day shorter.