At We Write Poems, we were asked to write about a guardian angel. I have always known mine, but in this particular circumstance, I do believe she nearly saved my life. Filed under “Amy: The Lost Years.”
Who Did I Hear?
We’re hangin’ out back
in a converted garage
that is tacky but serves
as a home, for now.
Rafters overhead hold
mic stands that belong to
The New Riders of the Purple Sage
(I can’t make this stuff up).
I’m comfy on a couch but
suddenly extremely thirsty.
Someone offers me a beer
from the lukewarm coffin,
but I need something cold.
RIGHT AWAY. Can’t say
what’s in my brain, but I
jump up and go out the door.
Two seconds later, CRASH!
And looking at the couch
where I was sitting moments before,
a mic stand had fallen, base first.
If you ever lifted one of those suckers,
you know they’re damned heavy,
plus it shattered a framed picture
on its way to my former nest.
Something, someone told me,
YOU NEED TO MOVE NOW.
Must have been my grandma Blanche,
who knew all about brain trauma…
…and the need for a really cold beer.
(c) 2011 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
Sharp Little Pencil 
Kim Nelson
Aren’t we glad when we listen to the still small voice? Of course, when a clamor of them get going, it can be an irritation! 😉
Sharp Little Pencil
Oh, baby, I’ve had those moments too – before I was diagnosed, my manic stages were like 12 radios all on different stations, LOL.
christine
It’s amazing what happens when we listen to the Angel that is trying to talk to us. I have goosebumps.
Sharp Little Pencil
High praise, Christine, and thanks! Will check out your blog now… peace, Amy
Mary
Hi Amy, now that is QUITE a tale! Nice writing.
Sharp Little Pencil
And all true. I know it’s my grandma, Blanche, who also is the G for Grandma at ABC Weds today: https://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/grandma-googles-abc-wednesday/
Thanks, Mary!
Mike Patrick
It is important to have a good relationship with your guardian angel.
Sharp Little Pencil
I see you have a good relationship with yours as well… commented at your blog! Thanks for joining the prompt! Amy
Tilly Bud
Cold shivers! So glad you listened.
Sharp Little Pencil
Linda, thanks for this. And yes, I’m glad, too! Amy
Debbie
Great poem and great God watching over you! 🙂
Sharp Little Pencil
God and Grandma Blanche have my back, for sure!
ladynimue
Always listen to your inner voice…
Well crafted in the poem ..
Sharp Little Pencil
Yes, even when it sounds strangely like someone who died when you were five…!
Sherry Blue Sky
I love this so much, especially the nudge from Grandma Blanche “who knew about brain trauma and the need for a really cold beer”. So cool!
Sharp Little Pencil
She was all that and more! I will continue to write about Blanche, my real muse. Thanks, Sherry – knew you’d like that!
ravenswingpoetry
The way my brain works, turning off all the incoming noise is a challenge…but I’m thankful when I can and hear the still, small voice.
-Nicole
Sharp Little Pencil
So true, Nicole… thanks, Amy
RJ Clarken
Looks like your guardian angel is right on target! Lucky for you!
Sharp Little Pencil
Grandma Blanche never missed a trick. I loved that woman heart and soul! Thx, RJ, Amy
Marian Veverka
That is a scarey story. Nice to know your angel is on the job!
Sharp Little Pencil
Indeed. My mouth went so dead dry and I heard the words, “cold beer in the house.” That was enough to get me off my butt and out of harm’s way. Thanks, Grandma!
Michael Yost
It’s a charmed life I tell ya!
Sharp Little Pencil
Oh, baby, you know it!