Anne sit still
so the leg
can be fitted
the nun said.
I sat still
as I could
on the chair
in the medical room
of the home.
The doctor
fitted the leg
to my stump.
I didn't like it
it looked ugly
I wanted
my old leg back
not this contraption.
There now
stand on it
the doctor said
pleased with himself.
I held onto
the chair back
and stood up
on the artificial leg
and moved it.
It feels like
a ton weight
I said.
You'll get used
to that
he said
walk around.
I walked
as best I could
it felt unusual
like I was carrying
a passenger.
What do you think?
the nun said.
I said nothing
and walked around
the room
both of them
watching me.
It was hard work
I had to remember
to lift the leg each time.
You've got the knack
the quack said.
No need for your
crutch any more
the nun said.
A stick maybe at first
the quack said
just to steady maybe.
I sighed
it will do I guess
I said
not as good
as my own fucking leg.
Language Anne
the nun said
pulling a face
of disapproval.
Walk slower at first
the quack said
ignoring my language.
I slowed down.
You will have to
make sure you
do not rub the stump
he said.
The nun stood there
gawking like a magpie.
I want to go outside
and try it
I said.
Be careful
the quack said.
The magpie
stared at me.
I walked out
of the medical room
and along the passage.
I walked past
other kids
who stared at me
and out through
the French window
out on the lawn.
Fucking
fresh air
I said.
The Kid
was standing
by the first table
how is it?
he said.
Feels odd
but at least
I can walk
without the fecking crutch
I said.
We walked
down the lawn
to our table
and I sat
in a white metal chair
and wished the fuck
the leg wasn't there.
ANNE'S NEW LEG 1959.
Re: ANNE'S NEW LEG 1959.
"you've got the knack
the quack said "..........yes, having had a body part removed last summer myself, I can totally relate to Anne's feelings and expressions.
thanx
the quack said "..........yes, having had a body part removed last summer myself, I can totally relate to Anne's feelings and expressions.
thanx
If you do not change your direction
you may end up where you are heading
you may end up where you are heading
Re: ANNE'S NEW LEG 1959.
Sorry about that Saw. I met Anne in 1959 at a nursing home.
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