Monday, September 1, 2008

Inevitable Accident

I once saw
a truck
hit a child
she dashed to cross
the street
just this much
too far ahead
of her Mother's protective grasp.

In that moment,
I was
struck helpless
watching
the slow motion
collision of flesh and bone and metal.

It is a sensation
I cannot forget.

Now,
as I watch You
race to collide with
the inevitable
I am again
struck helpless.

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