O is for One Year On

O is for ONE YEAR ON

As a thank you to friends and family

I’ve penned this little homily.

A year ago my dad jumped out of his chair

I gave him such a scare.

Out for the count on the kitchen floor

On my back beside the cupboard door.

Mum called my name, propped me in her arms

Trying not to show her alarm.

Dave rushed home and faces were white

Everybody showing their fright.

Taken to the hospital straight away

In the middle of the day.

Much later I saw Dave sitting by my side

Coming to terms with the fact that I nearly died.

So now a year later I want to thank my kith and kin

And my friends again and again and again.