Quichua Ladies genuine carers of the old, school

It happened in Quito

a decade ago

i had wounded my leg

from a real nasty blow

up in the mountains

infected  of course

far away from the medics

no healing source

several female Quichua

friends said that they

would treat the infection

they had a way

collecting mountain herbs

and berries and plants

all night they administered love

and the chance

was mine

and I took it

they cleansed  on the hour

banished the infection

with pure native power

later that week

at hospital I

was seen by the surgeon

a  real brilliant guy

he examined my leg

Telling me then my

Leg they had saved

and.that was why

respect for the native tribes

always has been

uppermost in my soul

Of course its their scene

they know the old ways

having faith, I knew too

i was saved with their care

and their  love

it was true

the arrogant West

the medics of now

have lots to learn

from the Indigenous how

to cure certain problems

with magic and care

they were clearly un phased

in wanting to share

and me being out of it

writhing in pain

,letting them treat me

again and again

,loving and caring

really all night long

Got me back on my feet

and once again strong .