Fear And Hope And Explosions!

My 92 year old Dad broke his pelvis bone and is in the nursing home working to get better.  I have spent a number of days with him.  He will improve and I am hopeful he will be home in a few weeks.

The nursing home is a depressing place.  I try to talk and smile to all those I see. Some smile back.  Some just look numb.  Waiting.  

All the nurses and staff deserve a "shout out" and round of thanks.  Their work never ends.  They stay upbeat.  They help. And with our aging population so many more are coming.

My fear.  When I see all elderly and sick needing care, is this were it all ends? Numb. Waiting.

My hope.  When I get to this place someone smiles and talks with me.  I do not want to be a burden to anyone, ever.  I'm praying there will be just enough gunpowder in The Blast Factory that I can light the fuse. One last time!

As I left my Dad yesterday, I asked him if I could bring him a poetry book.  He tapped his head and said, "It's all up here!".  

Then he said, "They also serve who only stand and wait."

I smiled.

He said, "Milton!"

Boom!

Stick Vega is the American Gunpowder Artist.  He creates explosive pop art and blogs from The Blast Factory in Madison, WI and Bucktown, Chicago, IL. Follow Stick on Facebook and/or Twitter.