The fragility of health and age

 Fragility

‘He’s had a stroke’ - words that fill you with dread.

Can he speak. 

Can he walk.

Can he see.

The uncertainty and fear send our minds into a maelstrom of chaos

‘Time will tell’ 

Yes, it will, but till then, everyone will be.there and hold him tight

It’s so fragile

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