THE LESSON
© By J. A. Stubbs
- these subtle reminders of pain
- strive so hard to make me complain
- the cause of this feeling is plain
- I guess that I’ve goofed (in the main)
- now waiting to heal is a strain
- but even from this I will gain
- for knowing I’ll mend keeps me sane
- the joy that I show I don’t fain
- I’m sure now my hand will retain
- the finger I feared I had slain
- the thought had been a real stain
- and relief falls on me like rain
- though I want to shout, I refrain
- hope this never happens again
J. A. Stubbs