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Speech Comes Back In Spurts and Sputters

Loud crack! first thought, why did I not wear a …. the word helmet does not come right away or at all Eyes float shut Someone yells for me to open them I am drifting Want to rest Face close to my face commands me to stay awake they get me to the hospital prognosis not great speech comes back in spurts and sputters long time healing headaches severe sometimes see an R when I should have seen a 7 especially overwhelmed when I am tired Comes back in spurts and sputters brain nothing to fool with wear a helmet written 12-28-18 Contest: Brain Brevity Sponsor: Maureen McGreavy

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/2/2019 7:02:00 PM

And yet, there was a time when cyclists didn't even think twice about buying a helmet to use...if you can imagine that mindset. Good advice.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 1/2/2019 11:52:00 PM

I had a bad bike wreck once upon a time, without a helmet. Should have been killed. Cannot believe I got by with only breaking my foot and leg in 5 places.

Mark Toney

Date: 12/29/2018 12:09:00 PM

Caren, an important message in this free verse. Safety first! Wear a helmet.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/29/2018 12:42:00 PM

I know. I cringe when I see these helmet-less motorcycle riders on the freeway, wondering if their mothers know. Wishing I had their mother's phone numbers.

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/29/2018 6:45:00 AM

Interesting...Word helmet...This one made me think...All the best Caren

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/29/2018 11:05:00 AM

Arturo, it made me think also after the re-read. I meant "the word helmet" so I am changing it now. Thank you for pointing this out.