Thread: Dismissive Ears

H is for
the horror of being
held hostage
in a hospital bed
lulled by mechanical murmurs
much better than Marilyn Manson.

E is for
elephants exercising exuberantly
(Pilates will never be the same)
envisioned by a compromised mind
during a drug induced drunk.

L is for
lips longing for liquid
peeling and pining
for a sponge bath
by a disembodied hand
dressed by Monsieur Louis Latex.

P is for
post-op
plug in every port
draining dreaded extras
pariahs in pink
preventing pus
in a haphazard hurry
to make the five o’clock bus.

Tongue is comatose
beeps do the speaking
in medical Morse code
seasoned drums ignore…


they’ve heard it all before.

Oh I like it Lisa! Great sense of humor, as always. The dread comes through clearly, even seasoned with humor. I couldn't name a favorite, as they all are. Good work!

I smiply agree with Gumby....this is a humorous poem..and I had to read it all the way through, I liked it , good job , keep and add to the publishing collection ...

Lisa, I don't know how you manage it. Marry dread and decadent humour. I love the creative set-up and that first alliteration

H is for
the horror of being
held hostage
in a hospital bed
lulled by mechanical murmurs
much better than Britney Spears.

....and then the same pacing throughout the poem. Excellent! Laurie

Dear Cindy, This one is a bit strange, even for me. Contemplating things to come had me in dread, glad that came through and I was a desperate mess when this baby made her presence known. I've since put everything in proper perspective and am so glad I at least included the humor, or else this would have been awful. Glad you enjoyed, love.


Dear Citygirl, No publishing collection, love, and I doubt there will ever be one, but I am honored by your suggestion. Laughing at the nasty stuff always makes life easier. Elated you liked.


Dear Laurie, I don't manage it, it manages me, lol, and keeps me going. Super pleased you liked the set-up, I've never done anything remotely like this, happy it didn't blow up in my face. You know what a sucker I am for alliteration, glad you came along for the ride.

Thanks, my dear ladies, truly appreciate your spending a few moments of your valuable time with me.

All my best,
Lisa