Get well, Johnny

okay, I am sitting down:

Johnny is in an induced coma
in the Saint John Hospital
victim of a head-on collision
on the highway/road to Saint John
—hear that Darren saw a photo
of the vehicles in the TJ

brain swollen
many, many broken bones
full recovery is expected
but might take years
accident happened Wednesday

• • •

I want to scream
my frustration
on a disappearing wind

I want to send my best wishes
for a speedy recovery
to Johnny and his wife, gently

I want to cry

I want to tell other people
everyone who should know
everyone who knows Johnny
and his boundless energy
enthusiasm and support
in the arts, architecture
heritage and culture community

I want us to come together
and do whatever necessary
for one of the best of our own

Shirt: black cotton, long-sleeve
loc: kitchen table
temp: -1 C
sound: Beastie Boys, license to Ill