Carrie Bergener, RN, MHA,

Freelance Writer

The Man In Control

She pushed his wheelchair
up the stairs
and down
over the bumps
along the sidewalks

She pushed

They went through the doors he could not advance without her.
She pushed the wheelchair where he could not go on his own

When they reached the intersection, she pushed him close
to the button
on the light pole
that changes the light
from red to green
and back again

He raised his hand
quickly
deliberately
he pushed the button

He was after all
the man in control

Carrie