Eeek….ouchy 3 moment

It was a simple task

No need to gasp

Pruning apples trees

Up a ladder not on my knees

Sun shining in the sky

Everywhere was really dry

One tree pruned

I’m just so tuned

Second one smaller tree

Easier for me

Final branch needed saw

Hand held one makes an easy chore

Found that branch was hard to saw

But done this many times before

Last pull back and branch is cut

Felt stabbing pain, oh tut tut

My other hand holding trunk

Into my hand the saw had sunk

Removing gloves it so did bleed

Wrapping with towelling I so did need

Packed up quickly homeward bound

Cold sweats really did abound

Lots of blood from my gardening chore

Folk said “it’s a nick” don’t be a bore

But it’s still my hand and hurt it does

I don’t do pain, I make a fuss

So ouchy 3 has come and gone

I do wonder how long gardening I can carry on

I love my work and the folk I meet

But not much fun if I get buried down six feet!

Yes, I’m a wimp when it comes to pain and blood and I work as careful as I can. Accidents are just that.

Could I have planned the way I had worked on that second apple tree, of course…..but only after the event!

So, off for a few days whilst my hand repairs itself…. Hopefully no more accidents please… My body can’t take it!

now for a cup-of-T