railroad arms
rise up as I approach ...
on the long drive
to the hospital
I hope for an "all clear"
—American Tanka, June 2013, Issue 22
Between the two of us, we've had three trips to the ER in the past year-and-a-half. One of those visits, almost exactly a year ago, resulted in a hospital stay—for "him." Long story, but he made it through fine.
How true. I've been at that railway crossing a lot of times. Four kids - and now a Nana. Many, many trips to the ER. So far - so good.
ReplyDeleteI know about those trip to the ER. We've had two this year, one for my husband and one for me. Not fun, but we are both o.k now.
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That's good that you're all okay now. :)
ReplyDeleteMy last one was 2-1/2 months ago. The cost hurts about as much as the pain.
Great poem, Janet. What I love best about it: describing the RR crossing as "railroad arms" . . .
ReplyDeleteThanks, maggie. It was somewhat of a dilemma in briefly, and poetically (as possible), describing the RR crossing gate; in the process I discovered I needed "arms" in there - glad you noticed. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad that all turned out to be nothing serious!!
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Good to hear a happy ending.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary and annell, for stopping by. :)
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