Choice Poem by Daniel Trevelyn Joseph

Been struggling with the mouth ulcer
In my lower jaw, deep below teeth in the crevice
Difficult to reach for with my forefinger
To apply any of the tube ointment, got frustrated.

Today I woke up and while brushing my teeth,
In front of the bathroom mirror, it came up
That once before I had taken a piece of cotton,
Applied the medicine to it, and stuck it there.

Went to the drawer I remember I had a cotton ball,
Took a piece, applied 'bonjela' we had bought
In Singapore last year and felt the green blister
Got the protection on right place with the gel.

Realized that everywhere there are easy, effective
Alternatives but by pressure of habit, we struggle
And perhaps even curse fate, destiny or anyone,
Not exercising the choice, ready and lying close by.