The Accident

Metal on Metal Flashlights and loud sounds Glass on the ground Eyes slowly open Start looking around What did I see? Crying baby in the backseat Daughter in the front holding her arms out Man in a uniform taking her out Words form in my mouth, but don't come out Jaws of life whiring Red and Blue lights go off and on again Board slides in behind my back Uncomfortable neck brace 1,2,3 up on the gurney Ready for this journey straight to Methodist SW Mind still trying to process this Remember Remember What happened? How did you end up like this? Tired. I was tired Immediate turn around trip back to Austin Without sleep Caused closed eye lids Eyes slightly open Red brake lights right before me Sharp right turn Broken guard rail Car slowed to a stop in a ditch Ambulance ride Pain in my side Frightened look in my childs' eyes Frantic ER doctor X-rays, MRIs, blood draws and crying eyes Assessments are done Person hurt in all this, Everything has been done Call a friend to take y'all home Everyone sleeps in the same bed Medicine quiets the worry and accusatory voice in your head There is one statement that stands out Your baby could have been dead The tears won't stop flowing out Pleading with God to work things out I am accountable for my actions The sun rises Ride to the junkyard to see the damage Crumbled metal No windows Airbags deflated Seat belts cut off Back passenger side door smashed in Breakdown begins again People try to console you Telling you to stay strong cause you made it through Moral of this story, remember to take care of you