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Crash and Carry: Christmas Couture
Hurry!
Just one more string
One more connection
Almost time to power up
Until…
What a revoltin’ development …
Reflexes revolt and betray
Slick! Slip! Slam! Smack! Crack!
C(r)ash and Carry…Cast and Crutches!
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Written in response to weekend Trifextra Challenge (www.trifectawritingchallenge.com); prompt “rebellion and/ or revolt”.
Yesterday, my inspiration for this challenge came unexpectedly, after I suddenly slipped while trying to get my Christmas lights up and lit (to surprise hubby when he got home.) He was surprised…as he and my son-in-law lifted me from the floor and carried me to the car. I can only imagine how humorous a sight that must have been, as they gently shoveled me into the back seat. Many hours later in the ER, the diagnosis: broken fibula and torn tendon, requiring surgery.
On a brighter note, I expect my grandsons will have a ball decorating my cast!
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Nice lemonade you’ve made there! On the bright side, hope you can make use of the downtime (and, get well soon).
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Oh no!!! I’m so sorry! That sounds terribly painful. 😦 Side note: your use of the word “shovel” here killed me. Feel better soon!
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Thank you. As the “shovel-ee”, that was exactly how it felt, but I was relieved to be out of sight of the neighbors. I guess I’ll have more dedicated time to write now.📝
Thank you for your always-interesting prompts.
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At least it was only a broken bone and torn tendon, and not something graver. Keep your spirits up! (:
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Hope it does not pain much.
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Keep on hoping:) Thanks, Ruby
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Oh No! I hope you have a quick and easy recovery.
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Thanks, Tara…from your lips to God’s ears.
Joanne
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I know that toe. Ouch…
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Takes one to know one!
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Ouch! Thanks for sharing.
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Oh my goodness! I’m glad you weren’t more seriously hurt. I knew putting up Christmas lights was back-breaking work, but now I know the legs weren’t safe, either 🙂
I bet you will have one very colorful cast when your grandchildren get done with it. I hope you post a picture of the 3-D artwork!
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Great idea…..yes I certainly will. I am always rushing around multitasking…if I’d been more careful,…oh we’ll…what’s done is done. I can’t wait to see how the Christmas tree gets erected, lit and decorated…usually my project. This forced hiatus will teach me a lesson in letting go.
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Oh no! What a surprise indeed. Though I am glad to see that it didn’t seem to dampen your spirits much.
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I know it could have been worse, so maybe this is God’s way of saying “slow down”.
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Ouch! I’m sorry this happened. Great poem though!
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Thanks….and “ouch” is an understatement. Lets see…wine or Percocet..hmmm.
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