Shelling Mistake

He did remember from his basic training how to propel a handgrenade and drop onto the ground and shield his eyes and face. But nerves play tricks on muscles so it happened that one called flexor digitorum lost resolve and half a kilogram of powder full of purpose had landed right in front of his new boots. Spit shined that morning, army issue, Corporal they did remain almost intact, the rest was dust and bits of flesh, some hair and bony splinters. He did not have a chance to learn from one mistake.