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Out-Patient Tanka

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1

doctor appointment
I'm late,
and running
cold air wracks my lungs-
the irony!

2

bright morning
dark thoughts-
passing time
having tea in the
cafeteria

3

after my scan
I assist
a blind woman-
she's next,
and I forget my pain

4

for the nurses' station
I bring cookies
and regret
it isn't
something healthy

5

anxious to park,
drivers' tempers
in contrast
to accepting fate
in a private ward

6

basement lab
in the bowels
of the hospital,
I drop off
jars of my urine

7

I smile,
rushing through
Emergency's lounge,
their Christmas tree
is still up
As some of my watchers and close dA friends know, I've been undergoing a lot when it comes to recent health issues and how I've been addressing them prior to possible surgery. It was bound to happen sooner or later that I'd write some little ditties about my experiences. I actually enjoyed writing this set which are about real moments & observations at the hospital where I go for appointments regarding scans, tests, consultations - the drama around me as well as the warmer ones. Of the people working to help others, and those being helped.

My gratitude goes out to all of you who have offered your encouragement, and to those who come by and give me your thoughts. Thank you, and a safe & healthy year.

p.s. please excuse the title -- blame it on the Vicodin.
© 2009 - 2024 Jade-Pandora
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TheMaidenInBlack's avatar
:heart: I came randomly upon this, and it's beautiful like all of your works I've read in the past.

I missed it.

Last stanza made me tearful. I don't exactly know why.
:hug: