Waking

Skin tearing on grandma's elbow as she crumples slowly to the ground.

Cold cheeks in winter's sunlight.

A sudden welcome warmth as Hanah's bladder empties down her long jeaned legs.

Scraped ribs when Noah's skateboard escapes him.

Peppermint licks on my tongue after lunch.

Hot tears brimming behind black sun glasses.

Soft fatigue in a square foot of sunshine cups me as I doze on the jungle gym.

I awake and have no idea where I am.