Metatarsals to Remind Us
He took care of my feet.
Broke the overgrown metatarsals,
shaved them down,
molded them into tools
that could support me
on the remainder of my journey.
Today,
I learned of his passing.
I look to my feet and remember.
He was kind, funny, considerate,
and full of information.
I did not know his body struggle
until I read his obituary.
Yet, he knew my body struggle
and eased my burdens.
Rest in peace and power,
sweet podiatrist. I hope you
knew of the positive impacts
you left in the world. May each step
and metatarsal imprint remind us.
Common — Get It Right ft. Raphael Saadiq (Official Audio)
I embed a Common video here in tribute to my podiatrist who left this world. When I was in recovery after one of my bunionectomies and coming to I asked my doctor: Are you Common?
His reply: No. (While grinning and doing his best to stifle laughter.)
I was coming out of some pretty sweet sedation dreams that involved Common, the Rapper. A song from the real Common to send him on his way to the next life. 💙
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