Scar Story

I have 7 scars on my right leg.
I was hit by a car when I was 11 years old.
I was by myself crossing Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst.
I crossed the first 2 lanes and then got to the double yellow lines.
I got off my bike and waited.
I remember a van stopped and waved for me to go.
I got back on my bike and started to pedal.
The last lane is where I got hit.
She said later she didn't see me pass in front of the van.
I spent a couple of weeks in the hospital.
My broken leg required several surgeries.
I was given medication for the pain,
that sedated me.
I remember them coming,
in and out of my room.
They fed me
They washed my hair
They gave me candy
I swore they couldn't be real.
They must be angels.
I could have lost my life that day,
but I'm still here and I go to work
and hope I'm someones angel.