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 Mar 30 12, 18:05
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 Egyptian  Posts: 369 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Outskirts of Sonoran Desert Member No.: 4,480 Real Name: JerryK Writer of: Poetry & Prose  |
Seeing the Light
Mild gynecomastia; caused by medication? cancerous? I rub the nub; is that supposed to happen— in males? Soreness, aching ‘round the nipple well, let’s find out today, but shall I die of old age before hospital admission process ends? finally, on the gurney; nurse asks: any removable dentures? contacts? rings? nope; I cut off the tight wedding band just for you nurse forces smile anesthesiologist: hi, i’m dr. brdsnuloharin… my unimpressed reply: hello there, sandman why are we here? havin’ my breast reduced wife rolls eyes: no! removal of a possible malignant breast tumor east-indian surgeon arrives—an hour late great sense of humor “I’m heeeeeere!” I make her wait won’t be denied— suddenly can’t spot urinal but manage spotting sheets clattering wheels on worn floor oh-ooh loony song runs through mind “they’re coming to take me away” from gurney to operating table— handled like cadaver never been heave-hoed so much masks, horn-rimmed glasses bright lamp overhead hear poltergeist dwarf “Tangina” cry “don’t go into the light!” wonder where my soul will be in a minute— probably sitting on the surgeons shoulder I’m shirtless, bareback— watching, drifting over to coffee shop nurses’ station, enjoying my time out of body— drifting heavenward—hey, not yet! awake attractive nurse leans over me still disconnected fail to get excited about her pendant— cleavage— eventually ponder pointlessness of breasts on males— off-limits beauties nuns nurses nearly back to normal have tempting visions of southern-fried chicken breasts to end my fast. prognosis: I’ll live. |
  
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Mar 30 12, 23:00
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 Ornate Oracle Posts: 2,085 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Time, Immoral Member No.: 66 Writer of: Poetry |
Happy to hear you'll live.
I'm about to post one. M ·······  ······· |
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Mar 31 12, 07:52
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 Greek Posts: 698 Joined: 29-May 06 From: US East Coast Member No.: 185 Real Name: Peggy Harwood Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:just wandered in |
Hi,
I followed you all the way to the end of the procedure!!! Gosh how I hate hospital stays, especially surgery!!! Never had a cancer surgery, but have had heart surgery! Liked your sense of humor!!! Peggy ······· ······· |
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Mar 31 12, 09:10
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Egyptian Posts: 369 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Outskirts of Sonoran Desert Member No.: 4,480 Real Name: JerryK Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Hi there, Merlin,
yeah, I'm okay, but if one thing won't get ya, another will. Thanks for reading, and I had a look at you post. I really love it. Post more.... Jerry |
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Mar 31 12, 09:21
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Egyptian Posts: 369 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Outskirts of Sonoran Desert Member No.: 4,480 Real Name: JerryK Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Hi Peggy,
yeah, hospitals are inner circles of hell, but you sure appreciate those facilities when you really need them; and how I know that-- I don't mind telling you and the whole wide world; I came down with Parkinson's 3 years ago and opted for Deep Brain Stimulation implant surgery. Bad move; while it arrested the tremors, it left me with permanent vertigo.... I do hope you are feeling well? Peggy, thanks for reading and commenting; glad you liked my silliness. Jerry |
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Apr 1 12, 16:34
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 Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 3,446 Joined: 16-October 06 From: UK Member No.: 298 Real Name: Alan McAlpine Douglas Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori/Eisa/loads of old friends |
Dear Jerry,
Well, if you can treat the whole exercise in such a light manner, there is hope for you yet ! Love Alan ······· ······· |
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Apr 1 12, 16:45
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Egyptian Posts: 369 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Outskirts of Sonoran Desert Member No.: 4,480 Real Name: JerryK Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Hi, good poetry friend,
having survived wars, back-injury and the above-described ordeal, at my age--only natural causes or the Black Death can do me in, lol. Thanks for checking back. Appreciated. Jerry QUOTE (Alan @ Apr 1 12, 14:34 )  Dear Jerry, Well, if you can treat the whole exercise in such a light manner, there is hope for you yet ! Love Alan |
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Apr 12 12, 16:18
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 4,599 Joined: 4-August 03 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 12 Real Name: Eira Needham Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
Hi Jerry
I love your positive attitude to life ... and your sense of humour.  You always bring a smile to my face.  Snow 
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Apr 12 12, 20:17
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Egyptian Posts: 369 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Outskirts of Sonoran Desert Member No.: 4,480 Real Name: JerryK Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Hi Snow,
well, that's nice of you to say so; although, at times it's gallows humor that takes hold, at least to some degree. Glad you're able to smile. Snow, take care. Thanks,Jerry QUOTE (Eisa @ Apr 12 12, 14:18 ) Hi Jerry I love your positive attitude to life ... and your sense of humour. You always bring a smile to my face. Snow |
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