Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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An Unexpected Roll! A few days ago I had just rolled in; back to the farm With a new implement tucked in the back of my old Honda. Stepped out for a second to make a check--motor still running. I turned, realizing that somehow the vehicle was slowly rolling forward! Attempted at 83 years to jump back into the front seat to hit the brake. Too old, too slow; holding on, attempting to reach the brake; Partly dragged; stretching my arm towards the brake! It just isn't going to work--I must let go, still being dragged. Some pain and weight on my right calf. Lying on the gravelled drive, I see my leg-- Almost a foot split open, parallel to the bone-- Nothing broken, just butchered ! Assessing--not much pain (shock?) and little blood. Organized things for my departure to drive to Emergency. Now, ready to go with a towel-wrapped leg. Wheeled into the ER, greeted and ready to be sewn up! Considering the circumstances, it was a pleasant time-- The worse, being the many numbing jabs in preparation. All turned out well and I was able to return home At 10 PM on my own steam. The one outstanding question I do remember from the many-- "How did you get here?" "I drove myself." "YOU DID WHAT?" Frank Maurer 8 October 2024 1240 Hours.