Open Poetry #23 |
Self surgery |
wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
It had gotten way too painful Too inflamed To stand another minute I fortified myself With two (more) Demerol And set out for WalMart Where I staggered through The aisles in search of those things I would need to relieve The aching swell, Surrounding that broken tooth With antiseptic, antibiotic And a choice of needles. I proceeded to perform A surgery of self In the rear view mirror When I punctured That angry red balloon My mouth half-filled With a gagging outpour Of hot putrid pus And now, When I recall The pool of greenish yellow, swirled with red That I spat onto the pavement I wish that all my maladies Were as simple, a matter |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
I dunno, it seems to me a dentist would have been better at least they give you a place to spit. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
too bad this isn't a metaphor it would have made a good one and eeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwww! |
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mrmuse New Member
since 2002-11-10
Posts 6 |
interesting one m8 |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ed, I must say that I admire the courage you displayed. You were a big, brave, boy---but also a bit of a bonehead! LOL I may be a nurse, but your descriptive writing almost made me toss my petits fours! tehe Hope you're feeling better! EA |
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~K Member
since 2002-10-19
Posts 104 |
Were you going for disturbing?(if so the nail is flush!) I am Very disturbed by this poem!!! this is me looking disturbed! I think you need a hug! |
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