It could happen to any of us, any second.
Today I read about a thirty five year old man who had blood clot in his ankle. The next morning he was found dead. It is so sad but also something all of us face.
Life is an incredibly fragile phenomenon. Life is also one of the most persistent, unusual, and mysterious forces in our Universe.
In my novel Pomroy’s World I attempted to explore this fear that hangs over all humans. A young teenager is on his skateboard and weaving his way down a street. All of us see teens like this every day. They don’t seem to have a care in the world.
At the same time, on the same street, I watch impatient drivers honk when the car in front of them slows down for a second. They race their engines and lean on their horns to show their hatred and anger at the unfair delay they are being subjected to.
It is only a matter of time and chance before the unthinkable happens. A boy is hit by a racing vehicle and he either lives or dies. In Pomroy’s World, a third possibility is presented. The teen is in a coma and the doctors say he will never regain consciousness.
What happens next is my dream and my hope for Pomroy and everyone else like him.
