Fall In the Snow

FALL IN THE SNOW Navigating deserted street , timorously, Seems ok underfoot, so branch out a little. No ice, just hard-packed snow. Sidewalk looks white, innocent, safe. Left foot treachery, collapse to port side Like a tree felled at random Or a ship torpedoed. Lie still, winded and unsure of breakages Try to catch breath. Test leg, - ok. Lone passer-by offers hand Pulls me to the surface. Rooted again, step gingerly out once more.