The definition of the word irony in Webster's dictionary is a literary device used for conveying meaning by saying the direct opposite of what is really meant. Well, crutches may not be a literary device, but they sure are a fine example of irony.
For example, crutches support you when you cannot support yourself. But when you use crutches to walk, you cannot carry things! What is the point of crossing the room when you cannot carry whatever it is you want to cross the room for because you need your hands to use the crutches?
Crutches are annoying. They are clunky and clanky and all together unfit for dancing or leaping or any fun activity that you wish to do. (Unless that fun activity involves sitting twenty-four hours a day.) (And is clanky even a word?)
You cannot cuddle a kitten while using crutches. You cannot go up and down stairwells with crutches. And do not even get me started on the fact that carrying a steaming cup of fabulously brewed tea to a comfy chair where a book is waiting for you is simply impossible with crutches!
Should I hire a wheel-chair butler? Should I permanently attach my butt to a skateboard? I mean, what other option are there? I guess I am resigned to crutches.
Perhaps crutches and I will become close friends. I sure hope so, as I will need them for the next few months.
I've never had to use crutches. You haven't talked me into them either! Oh, I hope you can learn to adapt. I wish for you many family members and friends who will carry your tea to your chair. They may actually give you many topics for journaling!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to what topics will come of this crutch adventure. And I do have my family running around for me....
ReplyDeleteI love the part a bout the skateboard. Although i do not think carrying a steaming cup of tea would work with them either...hmmm...
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