The Bronze Medallion : I received the bronze medallion at the age of 16. It came to good use 3 years later when I saved my colleague from drowning. ( here )
Life Savings Methods
Bronze medallion
Holger Nielson push and pull
Life savings of old
Resuscitation
CPR, a kiss of life
Hail a new method
Life saved life secured
But scrounge of human failings
Danger of the AIDS
Lethal without cure
High risks, likely infection
Led to guarded use
Inspired by Haiku Heights Prompt #64 - Kiss
Submitted to d'Verse Open Link Night Week #8
Inspired by Haiku Heights Prompt #64 - Kiss
Submitted to d'Verse Open Link Night Week #8
cpr a kiss of life? That is so darn creative what a great imagination you have!
ReplyDeletethat is creative indeed hank...never would've thought about that when thinking about a kiss...smiles
ReplyDeleteKiss taking a different creative turn!! Bold and unusual take for kiss!! Well thought!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a kiss...the kiss of life..love your creativity
ReplyDeleteWow! The kiss of life! That's the thing!!
ReplyDeleteAnd that life saving kiss is important... thanks for the note on this.. you are very brave indeed ~
ReplyDeleteNot the kiss we usually associate with the word, but one we might need a lot more someday. Glad there are people like you around to give it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, Hank.
ReplyDeletenice...been certified for years and you never know when you might need it...nice write hank...
ReplyDeleteOne of Life's most important Kiss -- well done!!! Fortunate for your friend as well!
ReplyDeleteIt's sad that we have to worry about such things these days.
ReplyDelete~laurie
Always a danger in something I guess, with this worldly mess.
ReplyDeleteAn important skill to have; glad you were around to help your friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Hank that is one kiss that is so important.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
I liked the clipped style of this. Suited the subject matter, I thought.
ReplyDeletea different take on "kiss". very creative, very nice!
ReplyDeletelove the title!
ReplyDeleteHank, I like others love the kiss of life. Wonderful poem.
ReplyDeletePamela
What was once given freely, now in a paranoid world, withheld out of fear. Somehow, I believe you'd risk yourself to help another in danger--again, even now. Well written! G.
ReplyDeleteNice poem :)
ReplyDelete"CPR, a kiss of life" _ loved this line!
Thanks for sharing!
Hi, Rob Kistner here. This is a piece well written, engaging – good work… mine is here: http://www.image-verse.com/clown
ReplyDeleteHey! this is innovative .. nice and tight
ReplyDeleteDivya
(www.divyasachdeva.blog.com)
Have been certified also for years... have used the first aid way more than the CPR, but truly the best kiss in the world when the timing is right.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem. It reminds me where you need to spit when you suck out poison from a snake bite. Unrelated, but maybe just a little, I know.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Nanka.. Bold take for kiss :) Like it.
ReplyDeleteLoved your creativity in the line "CPR, a kiss of life" :) :)
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome to think about... I'm just a lay swimmer and don't know anything about approaching a drowning victim in the water. It's like two worlds colliding: on one hand you want to do everything you possibly can to help him, but on the other hand you must be mindful that he could drown you in an effort to stay afloat. And now with added fears of incurable diseases it is increasingly difficult for those who spend their lives in the effort of helping others. I never really thought about the complexity of that until I read your story. Incredibly touching. It sounds as though your medal served you well, and I'm glad you have such wonderful memories that you worded so beautifully in your haikus.
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