Adrenaline

Cracks the stem,

removes breath

in waves of red,

nerves unpinch.

The cherry breaks

concrete thought,

loosens the band,

releases grip.

And so I attempt poetry again (don't laugh). As the tendon in my hand and wrist slowly heals (yes, it's a long, long journey), I've been going to great lengths to assist the natural process that will restore strength, and I wante…