Think Before You Speak


And so her spine is broken
Smashed into pieces
There's nothing I can do
The doctor grinned as he had spoken

Will she be able to walk again
Can she live a normal life
There's nothing I can do?
I asked, not returning the grin

No, sorry, no way in Hell
She's damned to a wheelchair
And that is simply that
The doctor shrugged, Oh well

But she was a good girl
She was bright and fair
She doesn't deserve this
I said with a wail

So be it, then
You take her place
Then you'll see how good she is
The doctor smiled again

Wait, what are you saying ...
What is going on?!
Stop, I changed my mind ...
I begged, praying

Is it too late!
Can't you stop!
Please, I beg!
Can't it wait!


23 May 2006
Copyright 2006 Mallory Maloney