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This Time
She allows her mind to wander
Freely, this time
No demands, no pressure
No persecution from the neighbors
Just that cheerful nurse popping in
The doctor later
A dead ringer for George Clooney
But strictly supervising her meds
Then a friend appearing at the door
A floral arrangement, a yellow rose
She hasn't forgotten how to smile
Feeling protected, this time
Paradise.
Freely, this time
No demands, no pressure
No persecution from the neighbors
Just that cheerful nurse popping in
The doctor later
A dead ringer for George Clooney
But strictly supervising her meds
Then a friend appearing at the door
A floral arrangement, a yellow rose
She hasn't forgotten how to smile
Feeling protected, this time
Paradise.
Published 2nd May 2015
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Anonymous
- Edited 25th Sep 2020 3:45am
2nd May 2015 6:14pm
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2nd May 2015 6:28pm
This is really about a neighbor of mine who had a breakdown and is now in the hospital. She seems happier there than on the property, sad to say. The room offers her some sense of security.
2nd May 2015 7:20pm
Then a friend appearing at the door
A floral arrangement, a yellow rose
Great lines.Well done.
mcjay
A floral arrangement, a yellow rose
Great lines.Well done.
mcjay
2nd May 2015 7:35pm
Anonymous
- Edited 2nd May 2015 7:31pm
2nd May 2015 7:22pm
i spent six months in an institution a few years ago [&] i can relate to the (almost) comfort experienced for maybe the first few days of being there...
it doesn't really last
... a heart-rending write, crowfly
it doesn't really last
... a heart-rending write, crowfly
2nd May 2015 7:40pm
You're right Earth Child. It doesn't last. I was in one for 72 hours years ago then kicked out for not having any further actual plans. No intent at this point. Too much to lose. Thank you for that very personal share.
3rd May 2015 2:39am
3rd May 2015 3:39am
3rd May 2015 10:54am
It's a fine breath of the inbetween place. I'm glad your friend found rest. Hospitals are a grim place for me, but sanctuary is in quiet, no expectation. Being able to drift in those quiet moments in that bed must have been something she was waiting on for a long time.
3rd May 2015 7:10pm
3rd May 2015 6:27pm
um... this is so obscure, for me anyway,
and I love it!!!
Write on crow!!!
loves you!!!
Zazzles xoxoxox
and I love it!!!
Write on crow!!!
loves you!!!
Zazzles xoxoxox
3rd May 2015 7:10pm
3rd May 2015 10:27pm
