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Re:Thanks, Juliah, it was a rich topic, especially the part in parentheses
posted by
2902
on March 21, 2011 at 1:45 AM
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And I agree about the things that inspire us to write, and how therapeutic it is, absolutely.
posted by
juliah
on March 20, 2011 at 11:57 PM
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You certainly kept your humor through all of that (I laughed when I read it). When my mom was ill many years ago she had similar experiences with the condescending nature of care staff. Those little terms of endearment are not appreciated. Thumbs up on your recovery! Hope you are both getting a little more rest tonight.
posted by
juliah
on March 20, 2011 at 11:54 PM
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Thanks, John, but I'm sure you know what it's like: you don't
look for chances to be tough - they find you (and you're not always ready). But I tell you, writing poems is a great way to salvage what's left! - Bob
posted by
2902
on March 20, 2011 at 6:25 PM
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My goodness Bob, how clear and courageous your poems are under such trying circumstance. Push that
barrow, wield that pen.!! John.
posted by
CUPLETS
on March 20, 2011 at 5:12 PM
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Re: I can imagine how difficult it must be...your poetry is freedom!
Ariala, yes, freedom was on my mind. And finally getting it down on paper is a kind of liberation, too. - Bob
posted by
2902
on March 20, 2011 at 10:40 AM
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Re: Re: Annicita, there's nothing like irritation or discomfort to
oops, provoke poetry. Boredom helps, too. I suspect that joy and love are overrated in that regard - too much else going on then for me to worry about words.Thanks for your visit! - Bob
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2902
on March 20, 2011 at 10:38 AM
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Re: Annicita, there's nothing like irritation or discomfort to
posted by
2902
on March 20, 2011 at 10:34 AM
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Re: Well, at least you had mints! All I had was noxious soup -everything
else on the tray was, well, questionable. - Bob
posted by
2902
on March 20, 2011 at 10:28 AM
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Re: Adnohr, I think that all-inclusive "we" is more off-putting than
those asses realize.
posted by
2902
on March 20, 2011 at 10:26 AM
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Re: I think hospital dieticians plan it that way, a sort of
"ejection therapy" to move you out. My oncologist says I set a record - walking the next day after surgery and back home two days later. Their recipe for beef barley soup should be declared toxic. - Bob
posted by
2902
on March 20, 2011 at 10:24 AM
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I can imagine how difficult it must be...your poetry is freedom!
posted by
Ariala
on March 20, 2011 at 7:50 AM
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Suppose they kept you alive Bob, so they can't be too bad . once when I was in hospitable I was so hungry I ate a packet of mouth fresheners. Hope it is going through OK Be lucky
posted by
C_C_T
on March 20, 2011 at 7:45 AM
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well out of all crisis a rose blooms in your case several
posted by
Annicita
on March 20, 2011 at 7:28 AM
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I had an American Customs officer use the same expression, as in 'And how do we know each other?'. I didn't realize he meant the friend who was traveling with me, so I replied 'We don't!'. Put his nose out of joint...he was an arrogant ass after that exchange. As usual, you have so aptly described the despair and frustration one feels in you situation, and with very few words. Brilliant.
posted by
adnohr
on March 20, 2011 at 5:28 AM
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It sounds to me like all hospitals are the same...maybe they make them like that so we want to get out. Thank you for your comment...I had no idea anyone cared so.
posted by
UtahJay
on March 20, 2011 at 5:25 AM
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