Bruiser

A bruise appeared on my right arm

I don’t recall what caused this harm

Purple hues have started to creep

Perhaps I’m walking in my sleep?

I may not be the graceful sort

But not often do I report

An injury of this degree

Occurring with much frequency

Although I do not know its cause

It’s size and color give me pause

And I cannot deny it since

I see obvious evidence

Perhaps I banged my arm somewhere

Upon a table or a chair

And didn’t give the bump much thought

Until I saw this bruise it brought

I guess I’ll have to watch myself

Near every corner, every shelf

And try my best to never veer

Or else more bruises might appear

(Based on a true story!)