FRIDAY WRITINGS and here we are in 2122. I had a rather rocky ride, which I've tried to put in humorous rhyme. Submitted to Poets & Storytellers United, January 7, 2122
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MY CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR ODDESSY
2021 is finally over, how do I begin
to explain the trouble I was in?
Painful as it is to write it down,
my ‘22 ball-wear was a hospital gown!
Seemed they drew blood a million tests about
Thank heaven they finished before I ran out!
Four days then home, goodbye with a grin
Two days hello, I was back in again
Seemed to me my worst fears now became whole
I’d fallen down the dreaded medical rathole
"Try these meds", they suggested, which didn’t thrill me
I thought to my soul they were trying to kill me.
At last we’ve adjusted, and I’m still alive
My resolution for 2022? I just hope to survive!
And to my dear friends, all gathered here
I wish you the happiest, happiest new year!
I am so glad you came through such a bumpy transition in one piece (even if a tad exsanguinated). May you enjoy peace and good health in the new year.
ReplyDeletesounds like you had a bit of rough time bev, and i'm sorry to hear that, but the tone of your poem suggests you are feeling better, and i'm glad to hear it, be well bev, and happy new year!
ReplyDeleteYours was a journey of enormous proportion ~ thrilled you survived it with all that wit and charm intact.
ReplyDeleteMore power to you for keeping your humour in the face of all that!
ReplyDeleteLong may you – and, indeed, all of us – continue to survive, laugh, and write!
I can't imagine! Can't keep you down.
ReplyDeleteGetting meds correct is hard but a necessity for life for so many. I'm glad this last bought brought good results. We'll have to exchange med lists sometime, okay?
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Take care Bev...Glad you are feeling a little better...Nice to be all back together again.Happy New year !
ReplyDeleteThe blessing that came out of this unexpected and unwelcome New Year's "treat"? You could write about it! Have a wonderfully fruitful writing year in 2022, Beverly!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're much better and are writing about your experience. Wish you the very best in the new year!
ReplyDeleteI wish for you a healthy new year. "A hospital is no place for a sick person," somebody said.
ReplyDeleteOh, goodness! I hope they've figured out what's wrong and how to make it better. New Year's in the hospital is just not cool. I hope 2022 brings you health, smiles, and a bunch of love.
ReplyDeleteWe want to read more of your poetry!
ReplyDeleteMay you have a safe and healthy 2022.
Great job. I resolve to stay out of the medical rathole. Keep writing.
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