a field mouse burrows its hantavirus hole,
unknowingly pulling Hank the Hired Man
into death’s murmuring abyss.
His chest undulates convulsions
while Misty Winston, the Rancher’s Daughter
touches his common cheek
unafraid of Daddy’s inky wrath.
Her hero lies dying
spinning his way into
purple nothingness.
He stills and her beating heart breaks.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hantavirus is an often-fatal respiratory disease carried by field mice. It occurs with low incidence in Montana. Its onset is not as sudden as the piece makes it seem. It starts with flulike symptoms and progresses from there. This piece was from the wordle words at a whirling whirl of Sundays.
9 comments:
Oh, you wove magic with those wordle words, spinning a sad tale. (I hope poor Misty doesn't contract hantavirus.)
I'll second that, Brenda, you wove these words quite well into a very sad tale. Nicely done.
Pamela
Oh dear! A sad and horrible story ... poor Hank, and poor Misty! Well done, Brenda!
A compelling narrative and a medical education as a bonus :).
Brenda, a sad tale told with compassion. I love that last line, that contrast between the still and beating hearts.
Richard
A sad one, but very well written and presented. Great use of the words.
Agree, that is a sad poem but beautiful done.
Well written, gloomy poem-story, Brenda. Definitely a different take on the wordle words.
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