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Hysterical Hospital Calamity

I thought I was truly losing my sanity, With pain screeching, no thought for vanity, After my horrible health issue late last year, My physician suggested, my dear, You need an intravenous course of cortisone. But what happened in this hospital zone, And in only one night, was a hysterical delight. I was booked into a four bedded ward, 2 other ladies already there, hi everyone, Like it or not the next 24 hours I was aboard, I’m jenny, don’t talk to Laura, Valentia said, she’s tone, Deaf, do you hear the drones outside, and you Must know, these nurses are spies, give them no details, Oh my gosh poor Valentia had dementia! I asked a nurse to tell me Valentia’s name, and Meanwhile another patient arrived, gosh Cindy came with a smell so bad had gastroenteritis. Laura was sick all over her bed, situation obnoxious, Lights went out, generator kicked in, Valentia repeatedly Said, good morning, good morning, who’s this colossus, Good morning, she must be a spy she smells like one. I napped not slept that night, nurses cleaned the mess, Cindy was put in a private ward, thank goodness, Hey jenny, it was Valentia, are you sleeping, No, I'm busy on my cell phone tweeting, Are you leaving tomorrow, may I come with you, Then you could remind me I had just been to the loo, Got to go again, you have just been, this time it’s a poo!

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Date: 8/13/2023 2:47:00 AM
Hi, Jenn a laugh here, good job - I like "Laura was sick all over her bed, situation obnoxious, Lights went out, generator kicked in," That and because my private nurse is Laura - Hee Hee Thanks for your post too!
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Date: 8/3/2023 2:54:00 AM
Been in hospital many times in my life and never had an experience like that . My heart goes out to you my friend. I don't think I would have slept that night either. But looking back on it you can see the humor. Great little story Jennifer. God Bless, JB
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Date: 7/24/2023 8:42:00 PM
This is exceedingly humorous. I am sure this is an imagined story, but quite a probable situation in a four bedded ward with patients of all categories and type....including one afflicted with dementia. Indeed a calamity for you, but for those who read this, a first rate comedy. Thank you Jenny for the good laugh you gave me.
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Date: 7/22/2023 4:08:00 PM
I must change my ways, Jennifer. I rarely get ‘free verse’ so tend to skip past them (no offence to ‘free verse’ writers, it’s just that I struggle to find a rhythm). However, I saw the word ‘calamity’ and that drew me in. What a smashing humorous write, I understand that it was largely true but how easily it could have been ALL true. Loved it.
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Date: 7/22/2023 2:42:00 AM
Good Morning Jennifer. Hi. The title caught my eye and your words kept my attention. Yes, when in a hospital there is no rest. The rest begins once we leave to go back home. You wrote with wonderful humor and placed the light side of anyone needing medical attention. Also, this is so true that people have to share a room while being sick and yes that includes the bathroom and such. As someone who knows the hospital ins and outs this was a pleasure to read. Blessings always (smile)
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Date: 7/11/2023 5:34:00 AM
I enjoyed this funny story Jennifer, hope it eased your pain somewhat
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Date: 7/5/2023 11:58:00 AM
By two thirds it was true, the deaf patient and the one with dimmentia who actually kept me entertained. When the 3rd one came in with a tummy bug, it was terrible, i went and complained and they moved her out thank goodness. Hope you are keeping well and thank you always for your support. Blessings galore Jennifer.
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Date: 6/30/2023 4:27:00 AM
It seems this could not be fiction Jennifer, I bet it did happen??? Great story! happy Friday xxoo
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Date: 7/5/2023 12:01:00 PM
Sorry Mike I Answered as a comment.
Date: 6/27/2023 4:32:00 PM
I would say that if this really did happen there's clearly something wrong with that hospital Jennifer. Is it so overcrowded that they would you in with such characters? Otherwise, it was very entertaining.
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Date: 6/27/2023 12:02:00 PM
Wow Jennifer. This is quite the story. I sure hope you didn't go through it like this. Is it fiction? You are an excellent story teller! I hope all is well. Take care and hopefully stay away from hospitals :)
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Date: 6/25/2023 7:47:00 PM
What a surprise Jennifer. Oh My lol.
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Date: 6/25/2023 4:14:00 PM
Oh, Jennifer, your poetry is simply breathtaking! It is filled with incredible humor! I am so grateful that our community hospital has opted for private rooms, as it undoubtedly aids in the healing process for patients. I personally remember the times I spent in communal spaces during my own hospitalizations. Your writing is absolutely delightful, Jennifer. I hope that you have been recovering well. Your storytelling abilities are truly exceptional.
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Date: 6/25/2023 12:59:00 PM
Hahahahahahhha, OH BOY...that's a good one!
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Date: 6/25/2023 12:03:00 PM
This is way tooooo funny of a write. Is it true??? Is this for the Poop contest?? If yes, Good Luck. I have one in it. Have a great day/week...........
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Date: 6/25/2023 10:18:00 AM
Humerous tale of a hospital visit, Jennifer. Quite an imagination I hope. lol Quite a night if it was real? I hope things are going well with you. I'm just getting back active again. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Date: 6/25/2023 5:59:00 AM
H I L A R I O U S !! Thank God that our local hosp has All private rooms, which certainly help patients get well. I recall the times i was in wards of many. A delightful penning! xox sally
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Date: 6/25/2023 3:23:00 AM
Seems all hospitals are trash, I spent three days there with fourteen people. No one spoke to me, not even when I put a cover on some lady's feet to keep her warm. This is my prayer. Lord kill me before I need to go to hospital. Hope you are better dear Jennifer. Your narration is first-class. You outdo me.
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Date: 6/24/2023 7:49:00 PM
You could write books. I liked the story read it straight through. Thats a sign that it's good. It's length makes it poetry. good work which is rare here.
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Date: 6/24/2023 12:45:00 AM
Oohoohoo! What a hospital! Usually they put you in a ward with problems pretty much the same as yours. Or at least no more serious than yours. Your must have had to have convalescence after your hospital stay for more reasons than one. A fine write my friend and God Bless, JB
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Date: 6/23/2023 4:08:00 PM
Well, ... Uh, ... Humor to the rescue! ~ W.C. (Water Closet) Fields
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Date: 6/23/2023 1:27:00 PM
That would indeed be hard…suffering is wrapped up so many ways, as is compassion and patience. Hugs ~ Kim
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Date: 6/22/2023 4:01:00 PM
What a night Jennifer, it reads like a nightmare. I’ve been on wards with patients who constantly talk out loud, it’s because they had dementia. Going back twenty years to when I had a knee replacement, I witnessed a patient with dementia being treated horribly by the nursing staff, I was so upset by it, thinking to myself that could have been my mother. I wish now I had reported the matter. However I’ve been in hospital since then and the staff have been wonderful… Belle
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Date: 6/21/2023 10:02:00 AM
That does not sound like a very nice hospital visit and how could anyone possibly get any better in a situation like that. Whoa~!~ Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
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