**Warning, may be a little graphic for some**
Time stood still as I watched his body fly
ragdoll like
over my Sunbird
I pulled over, ran back
Belly down, his head was…well, I’ll spare you
Deep breath, off duty, you can do this
I ran to the other vehicle, on fire now
Both occupants out and okay
Back to the motorcyclist
I supported his head while the medics,
who thank heavens, arrived instantly,
rolled him over
“Breathe buddy, breathe!”
I demanded of his lifeless body
ME’s report weeks later, .25 BAC
Author’s note: I was 22, brand new rookie, driving to Target. The motorcyclist slammed head-on into the small pick-up that was just ahead of me.
This is linked to the above photo prompt at Magpie Tales.
35 comments:
.25?! WOW that is high! Who would get on a motorcycle like that.. or for that matter in any type of moving vehicle. Gracious girl.. that right there is why it takes a VERY special type of person to do the type of job you do!! Thank YOU for your service! You are an amazing woman
Hard to read ... but well worth it!
.25, wow. I agree with the above, takes a VERY special person to do what you do. Thank you!
wow. that one gets your attention...my fam (boys included) watch a cyclist eat the grill of a truck about 2 years ago...sick...nice magie though...and nicely written...
Aaannnnddd that's why I'm not a cop.
a very sad tale to tell. i bet that was hard for you. some people said they could never be a teacher? but compared to the job you have, I wonder why not? I get to see the young birds take flight...you see them with broken wing or at the end of their flight. simple and powerful.
You wrote that really well. It made the point powerfully. Must be so hard to see those things.
Star
No matter what, we still want them to breathe - adding my thanks for doing what you do. You've used words in a compelling way.
I couldnt imagine being at the scene for that. :(
Beautifully written. You conveyed so much with so few words.
I am speechless. I have to say thanks for doing what you do too!
Tragic waste...well written
Fascinating story -- reality! -- and very well told.
Heartbreaking--such a waste. I hope someone reading your words will remember them when he/she thinks about operating a vehicle in a similar state. Thank you for sharing your words and for the job that you do.
Wow. That's crazy and so sad. A very powerful story and you wrote it so well with so few words. Thank you for serving our country. (I think sometimes people forget that it isn't just military that serve us.)
These gritty and real-life scenarios of the street beat police officer are played out everyday on our city streets. The fact that you were there to help this person at this vital and critical moment between life and death means to me that you are an uncommon everyday hero. Where would we be without people in uniform helping us in a variety of emergency situations. Your verse very raw and tense. The makings of a great crime writer! Ellery Queen, etc.
Very well written. Thanks for your service.
Oh so sad but true....you were at the right time and place in the moment --- for that person,
I was driving the other day and there was an old woman face down in the middle of the street
A couple of us stopped but cars kept whizzing by and driving very close to the woman on the ground-- it was seemed more then 15 minutes before the ambulance and the cops arrived... l
In those moments our perception of time changes -- thinking how sudden things can happen -- and how precious the moment is.
Good magpie, glad you were there to do your part.
Joanny
First I want to say thank you, second how do you not have PTSD from all the things you have to see
How very raw! I always feel so much respect for people like yourself. What a heartbreaking, sickening story.
I take my hat off to people such as yourself. The bravery you show is amazing ... you are one of earths angels for sure!
Your compassion to help your fellow man is evident in all of who you are. Dealing with the memories of what we see some days is a life time process. May angels guard you on and off duty.
Not a fun day, eh? And to think you were off duty at the time. I'll never understand what posesses a person to drink and drive.
I almost didn't finish it, but I'm glad I did. It's almost refreshing to read a poem that is so brutally stark and honest. Thank you for sharing this experience with us.
I'm with the commenter that said, "Aaannnnddd that's why I'm not a cop." I even have to cover my ears sometimes when HF is telling me stuff and go, "lalalalala I can't hear you!"
I've witnessed so many of these accidents as a child, going to school, that I am still to this day (and probably there after) terrified of motorbikes.
Sad story. Well done. You must be very strong to do what you do. Take care/ Jo.
Telling it like it was -- no frills and all the better for the spareness.
Well done, brave Cop Mama.
Well done..quite clear..nothing ambiguous about this!!Best of luck!!
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/04/19/it-is-time-to/
here is mine,
thank you for reading it.
fun way of doing the tale,
it is about making twists and turns to attract the audience...
Happy Monday!
Sad, but powerful piece. Well done.
Very powerful post.
WOW. I used to be a Red Cross.
It is such a HONOR to serve.
Very humbled to meet you.
mine is here
this is my first magpie tale.
have you a great week.
hugs
shakira
I was in the car, we passed a crash site. There was a motorcycle on it's side, and a helmet in the road about ten feet away. But no cyclist. This reminds me of that.
Wow. I can't even imagine seeing something like this.
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