Accident on the Trail

 

By Ruth Rin  

 

  

Older couple, we have grown

Used to Covid-work from home.

Seeking respite from it all,

We set out on a nature stroll.

 

Soon we found a lovely trail

Good country air we did inhale.

 

Started strolling, eased the mind,

Out of nowhere, from behind,

Speeding bike harshly smacked my back,

I fell to the ground! Oh! What a whack!

 

From the pain I was reeling

Oh, so distant seemed the healing!

Nine-one-one we were summoning

Reassured us help forthcoming.

 

First responders soon were sent

To ease my pain they were intent.

Neck in collar, board to back,

Up to the gurney, with a knack.

 

To the ER, in the ambulance ride

Felt each pothole in my side.

A CAT-scan image did reveal

Three fractured ribs, with weeks to heal.

 

Longing to recuperate,

And these old bones rejuvenate.

With best efforts I do try

Yoga movements to apply.

 

Now for the passing of time I appeal

That these weary bones shall quickly heal.

 

By Ruth Rin, 2022