Diagnosed finally

With a disorder

That’s causing fatigue and forgetfulness

Weight gain and depression

My carpal tunnel and brittle hair

Hypothyroidism

I’m on meds for life

To bring it up

So I can get through a day

Without a nap

And all my diet efforts

Will finally pay off

I’m happy it’s treatable

Dreading the new every day routine.

Washing laundry

Put off as long as possible

Clothing overflowing

Some still on the bedroom floor

Only so much soap and quarters today

Dreading the mingling of strangers

All folding their personals

Avoiding eye contact

Watching the peculiarities

Of others in their washing rituals

See the sorting, stuffing adn tugging of fabric

Attendant pretends to help

Only wants to ignore all on a Sunday

The hum and smells

Pass the time in cycles