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Not Everybody's Cup Of Tea ( RP by request)
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Not Everybody's Cup Of Tea ( RP by request) |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity 
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. Nil By Mouth Slowly I became less comatose, And more aware of my surroundings When I noticed the drips either side of the bed Panic entered my head & my heart started pounding For it was with some alarm I noted only one tube in my arm The other snaked under the clothes on the bed Causing me to wonder where it lead The answer was less than charming ... By using my knees I made a tent, In an effort to see just where it went I have to say it gave me quite a scare When I realised the proximity to my derriere’ Apparently, the reason that I have 2 drips Is because no fluid can pass my lips Then a Nurse asked me what I’d like to eat And read off a list of culinary treats Perhaps I’d like the house surprise In which all the ingredients are liquidised ? And then added with much delight I can get anything down that little pipe ! I answered given the circumstances It made no difference to me But if there was any chance I’d still rather not have the broccoli When it had all gone She could scarcely contain her laughter Now wasn’t that fun John, What would you like for afters? Well, I prefer Chardonnay when it comes to wine But actually I’d rather have a cup of tea if you don't mind Then off she trots returning with a jug And says silly me, you won’t be needing this mug When she began to pour I cried out please stop She said what’s wrong, is the water too hot? No not at all, in fact I’d like another But do you think this time perhaps ....I could have some sugar? "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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ILoveTheRain Member
since 2008-03-02
Posts 157GA |
Looove it! As always. Told you that you were a wonderful writer. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thank you kindly! |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
John, Funny one. I didn't remember it. Good work, as usual. Bobby |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thanks Bobby, One lump or two?  Actually, I don't think you saw it as you did not comment & I'm sure had you read it you wold have...it was residing in Felix's alternative abode. I had an e mail asking me to put it up here... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you for the smiles, dear John. This is hilarious... of course the situation for you when you were in that moment was all but funny, I guess. Your attitude is contagious, this poem should hang in hospitals to cheer up the patients. Love. Margherita  |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Margherita, You know that is just what the nurse said to me..." You should be Hung !" J xx |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
Not funny to me. Tube fed my mother for 2 months last year. I blended and feed her everything that she usually refuse to eat, including raw broccoli. But for you, I shall smile for your positive attitude. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
LadyT, I'm really sorry to hear that & no offence was intended to anyone....I laugh at myself not others...it is how I deal with things that worry / scare me you know? Catch you later my friend...time for bed... John |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I admire your sense or humor in this situation, John. Might as well laugh, crying won't help. Ida |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
99 Aunt T |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
When I saw this read as a "repost", I searched the archives, far and wide, but nary a post could I find... so I suspect it stems from another course, and possibly even another horse... but your humor is one that will strongly linger... and I shall be glad to sweetly finger a spoonful of sugar along to you. Just keep them coming, I like your brew!  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
John, I can certainly sympathise with you for your stay in hospital and all those tubes. I have had a dozen operations and spent months in hospital but I have only the highest praise for those doctors and nurses, they do a wonderful job. Good luck to you my friend and a speedy recovery. Lindsay |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
John,a wonderful post! Your best yet...!!! Mary Poppins would advocate it! (A Spoonful of sugar) |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
John , I bet it was not funny at the time , but it gave me a chuckle reading this hilarious rhyme Hope |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
M'dear John, you manage to maintain your sense of humour even in the most difficult of circumstances. "By using my knees I made a tent, In an effort to see just where it went" ~ Your knees? This nurse knows better!  ~ It took an effort to see where it went?!? ~ I'm somewhat intrigued by that comment. Well, it's time for your needle! But I have a little surprise in it for you! ~ SUGAR Loves, laughs, 'n healing hugs, Nurse Angel |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
quote:Ida, I did…it didn’t ! John ............ Aunt T, 99? Is that how many times you are going to run me over at the cross light on Sunset?? ............. Sunshine, So you like my brew? Then you are in for a treat I’ll send a ‘sample’ to you Of what they made me eat My favourite cup of tea It most certainly was not It was stewed broccoli With parsnip on top… It was originally posted in behind closed doors. I put it in there because of the reference to the bodywork surrounding my exhaust as I did not want to offend any one. .................. Lindsay, I too can only speak highly of the Drs & Nurses. However, I have to own up to using more than a little poetic licence with this one. It came about from my observations of others and was not a by product (!) of my operation .................. Simon, Thanks, living in London you must catch the tube quite a lot I imagine… .................. Hope, see the reply to Lindsay …one of the guys in the bed next to me was on Nil by mouth & when the nurse brought me a cup of tea, she had to move his IV drip to put it on my table. He said he would love a drink but had to be fed via a tube, the rest as they is history… ...................... Nurse Angel, I know you know better, but I thought we were going to keep that just between ourselves? I can’t believe as a \nurse you are intrigued by that so let me clarify, it went under the bedclothes, snaked up my leg ( taped into position) and the disappeared right up my Nightie….. . |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
It snaked "up" your leg?!? ~ My mistake. I thought that it had snaked "down" your leg! lol  |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thanks James |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Earth Angel My Dear We both know you are right But what I was referring to here Was the plastic pipe.... |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
With that you made a music to please all people in color or white? I remembered that how I have eagerly wait. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Poor dear John, I knew I was wrong But other thoughts were far more fun. A tube up the rear, is rather drear', So I shall let 'it' rest and be done. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Aunt T, I have looked at your last 2 replies & have to confess I do not understand? Sorry...John Vandan, Thank you EA, I so want to reply in kind, however I think I may get into trouble if I do....  |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
99 means good-night. The pipe....I figured that it must be something critical in the hospital esp when with a IV. Have a very good evening, dear John. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
OK, Bao, I understand, 99 as in 'night,'night yes? The pipe was IV yes... thanks for getting back to me... John |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
what I meant was not IV  Aunt Tom |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
OK, got it slapping myself in head.... |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
midnight bell is about to hoot You shall soon lose your magic shoe. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
No, still only 22:20 here clocks do not move until next week end..... |
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