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Friday, May 6, 2011

Poetry Friday: Chronic Illness: Paper Gown

Paper Gown

by Lorie Ann Grover, 2011

RheumatologistUrologistGynecologist
PodiatristGastroenterologistEndocrinologist
steth-e-scope-ologist
xray, utrasound, catscan
height, weight, wait
rubber, paper, steel
pick, poke, prod
count, click, compile
stab, suck, siphon
mumble, scribble, grumble
slice, suture, stitch
conjecture, culture, call
consult, advise, strategize
define, prescribe, confine
swallow, hope, pray
xray, catscan, mammogram:
stalking cells
of me
in this earthly dance.
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Right to the core!! WOW! hugs...

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  2. Little WillowMay 6, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Sending you strength.

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  3. ErinMay 6, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    ahhh. this nails it. *hugs*

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  4. Ms PeachMay 9, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Paper Gown-reminds me of Paper Roses. You need to listen to Natalie Merchant's "Wonder"

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  5. Lorie Ann GroverMay 9, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Thank you, Ms. Peach. Just listened and found it wonderful!

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