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Hospital Stay


More MRI’s
To endure
Doc says he’ll find
A cause this time

New pain meds
Unbearable pain
Walking and falling
Visibly worse

Lightheaded and giddy
Off balance and tilting
Confined to bed
A cane when not

Fighting for Health
More hospital time
Searching for answers
Six months in

— Barbara Writes, Dec 24, 2008

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Region, Country: United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Billy Collins, Shakespeare, , Emily Dickinson, , , Whitman, Jess Tapper

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Robert Melliard

Robert Melliard

17 years 5 months ago

Hi Barbara

This is a concise evocation of a harsh time. I hope it isn't about you or a friend or loved one. Whoever it's about it's sad. I think 'confine' should be 'confined' (penultimate stanza) and 'month' should be 'months' (last stanza). By the way, what is an MRI? Best Wishes, Robert.
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Wafi

17 years 5 months ago

Fighting For Health!

Barbara dear I hope and pray the doctors "find the cause this time". I can imagine how you feel, from this poem and also from your poem " The Pain Of Scoliosis". I love your determination Barbara, and I pray to God for your health and to grant you more tolerance and patience. I like the way you express your feelings in your poems, as I have felt it we feel somewhat contented when we express what we feel.. Our prayers and sympathies are with you. Love, Wafi
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 5 months ago

Barbara

I can understand. My son in law is a chronic back pain patient, after being injured on the job. He was a police officer. Get well soon Sincerely,Linda
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orgami

17 years 5 months ago

hospitals

mom died seventy years old guess she was in hospital or home not sure my brothers daughter has bone marrow cancer shes fighting it spent lots of time in my girlfreind spent a year and some in the psych i was in and out and in and out my girlfreinds dad is ill depressed crying and in hospital now i feel like im getting sick again i can relate to this story Barbara I feel very sad very sorry that you have to endure this You comment on my poems with an honest approach empathy its a good christmas here yet part of me is barely hanging on I hope they can help you Merry Christmas also
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 5 months ago

Thanks

thanks for all the comments and encouraging words they are truly appreciated. I hate to see so many must suffer i wish you all better days.and did not haft to face such hardships Respectfully Yours, Barbara
Proprietress of Crimson Hearts

Proprietress o…

17 years 5 months ago

Barbara,

this one caught my attention because of title and date. unfortunately, I spent christmas in the hospital and hope that I don't have to go back again soon. I sincerely hope that all goes well for you or whomever this piece was inspired by. sometimes miracles happen, so never give up hope. love and respect, Kata
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 5 months ago

Kata

I appreciate you kind remarks and hope you are better also. Respectfully Yours, Barbara