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27 Feb 2009

Bamboo

Bamboo poles
falling,
I take no
notice;
maybe
the wind.
checked
her room,
just
in case -
no one.
kitchen-ward flew,
a figure
on the ground.
Grandma.

She has been falling down frequently of late. This is her fourth time, even with a walking aid. Thank god she has only suffered superficial injuries. What is worrying is if she falls outside (which has happened before too) .