SIRENS

SIRENS Finally my blood began to coagulate. I woke to the sound of sirens, Someone’s in trouble, Hope they’re all right. Force reluctant eyelids apart And see … nothing. Blink, blink, blink - And through a fog Broken glass. Try to move. Legs trapped, numb. Someone’s sitting on my bed? Reach down, Leg hot and sticky. A distant voice, “I’m Dave, a paramedic. Have to stop the blood. Press down on this.” More sirens. “Fire service Here to cut you free.” Sharp scratch, “Keep pressing.” And finally ….