'delicate' is bland..
but this was a good read Max, thanks :)
KS
On 18/10/06, Max Richards <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Planting a Rose
>
> ought not to be dangerous,
> not in one's own front garden,
> but there she was on the bank
> where I'd dug the hole,
>
> toppling off and twisting
> one of those small feet
> she often complains about
> for being so small,
>
> hobbling then to the physio
> who ordered x-rays
> (reassuring) and gave
> strong massage and advice.
>
> Here are the two x-ray plates
> boldly marked L for left,
> larger than life
> and like delicate artworks.
>
> The big pain and bruising
> are private to her -
> if only she wouldn't hobble so
> and insist on going to work.
>
> Spring in the air
> and in our step
> got us to buy the rose.
> It's in and budding.
>
> Now to get the spring
> back into HER step...
>
>
> Max Richards
> Doncaster, Melbourne
>
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