for five hours

today, tonight, i realized the power of words.
the importance of last words.

glass shards all over the black pavement.
blue and red flashing lights surrounding everything.
air bags deflated. 1/4 of a bumper way off where it should be.

my heart pounded. i felt my stomach churn.
tears threatening to fall. it was hard to breathe. it was cold.

men asking questions.
i keep trying to look for answers but bits and pieces were blocking.
safe?

my tears finally streamed down my cheeks.
a sigh of relief as i saw that my imagination was wrong.
my worse nightmare did not occur.

five hours in the hospital emergency room.

finally home.

last words...