TRAPPED

didn't want to go

her back in so much pain

she had nothing to lose and everything to gain

herself, a pediatric nurse

she tried everything

tens unit, cold/heat

nothing worked - nada

not a single thing

could have climbed the stairs

which she decided not to do

she took the elevator -

got trapped - who knew

cellphone came in handy

called the office to advise

office gal came right away -

following her cries

911 - two firetrucks

pulled up outside

geared to the hilt

with axes they arrived

for a full half hour, they tried -

they pried and they pried

a-sweatin' and hopin'

'till the doors finally opened

free at last - free at last

©️ Lorene Rogers, Jan. 28, 2023