the accident

you see the upside down
car
on the side of the road
the paramedics
heavy in dark gear,
striped
in neon green.
the lights flashing,
as they slide
someone out from
the broken windshield.
a cell phone
still clutched in
her hand.
she's still pressing
the letters.
i'm going to be late,
she types in,
then takes a photo
of her bloody leg
to send later
when she awakens
on the gurney.