I read that God took something from the man
carefully fashioned it
and created the woman
I don’t often think much about it
but lately I’ve begun to wonder
do I have an extra one?
You know – that extra rib
Is it this one that gives me trouble
throws off my normal alignment?
Simple movements
that are not so simple
now that I am reaching
a certain age
A back that used to work for me
not against me
even with strenuous movements
one that would bounce back after exercise
But alas, it is not so
I have to blame that rib
that extra one
the one Adam gave me
It appears I’m stuck with it
a little pain
no gain
but maybe much is to be gained after all
For it is in the pain
and restriction
that cause me to pause
reflect
and appreciate the times
when everything works
just as it should
When my ribs don’t hurt when I breathe
when I can turn over in bed
without pain
and reach down for things without a sharp stabbing
But for now
I will stumble along
with my extra rib
that rib from Adam
and keep doing it
in spite of that hinderance
that certain encumbrance
the unwanted rib
I will do it
by trimming down
moving more
eating less
and finding a new normal
and in time
I will adjust
extra rib and all
Hey Adam!
Thanks ever so much
you shouldn’t have
I mean that.
Can I give it back?
Today good for you?
Tomorrow?
Oh I get it
without that extra little “gift”
I would not be here
I guess it stays
it is my reminder
my visual
and my choice
And I choose to work through it
and not take anything for granted
when everything works so well!
Related articles
- Day 55: Adam’s Rib (yearofthedad.wordpress.com)
- Where Is My Adam? (esthertagitupou.wordpress.com)
- They were Naked (wherelivingbegins.wordpress.com)
- Our Parents: Adam & Eve (ourfathershavetoldus.wordpress.com)
- “Created Male and Female / God’s Image: Male and Female” Sunday School Lesson, Genesis 2:18-25, September 8, 2013 (wordforlifesays.com)
