another summer

A year ago

we were in the middle of

the summer of trouble

the water in our well was resisting treatment

I lit scented candles every time I had to run the water

our "good" vehicle chose to die

we were waiting to travel to Saskatoon

to meet with a neurotologist

to discuss treatment options

needed a reliable vehicle to get us there

and back

I was also trying to plan a trip south to visit my mother

battling her cancer and lung issues

problem built upon problem

upon problem

we were all sharp edges

brittle

ready to crack, burn

we stand now

on the edge of another summer

with a newer vehicle

clean water

five months post gamma knife

my mother's struggle over

as she found peace in April

my ears are ringing, yes

my hearing no better than before

but not worse

we have plans, big plans ahead

and hope

another summer

and we can see the colour 

the rains have left behind