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The Road To "recovery"

My instructor said "Just get in" I reluctantly sat in the contraption My legs were moved by a machine Heavy breathing was my only reaction Soon enough I was exalted I got out praying for a nice swim I was escorted to a contraption That thing about tore me limb from limb I guess wellness does have it's price I could not even take two steps But the thought of leaving, gave impress And I didn't want any more tests! My wheelchair was strong and had a good motor I drove it down the highway to a gas station I asked "How far to the nearest Interstate?" He said "Your fifty miles from indoctrination!" My stupid wheelchair stalled just out of town I saw four buzzards circling me, overhead A white van pulled up and took me back Guessing it's better to be well, than to be dead

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 9/24/2010 10:12:00 PM
Congratulations on the win ... nicely done and thank you for the kind comment on my poem smile love Jayne
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Date: 9/17/2010 7:16:00 AM
Congratulations Mitch on your win in Deborah Guzzi's contest "The Road to Well Ville" Love, Carol
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Date: 9/16/2010 8:19:00 PM
this one very much deserved to be in the winner's circle. Congratulations, Mitch. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 9/16/2010 6:01:00 PM
Congratulations Mitch on your # 9. Agape, Moses
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Date: 9/16/2010 5:36:00 PM
Congrats Mitch on your winning poem in Deb's contest... a great entry my friend... enjoy your big win tonight..hope u are doing OK luv..
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Date: 9/16/2010 3:43:00 PM
Well I guess so, and you won in a contest because of it too. congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 9/16/2010 3:20:00 PM
Congrats on your success..I didnt know whether to laugh or cry at this one...BG
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Date: 9/16/2010 3:12:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Mitch. This was one of the best in the contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/31/2010 10:03:00 AM
Hey Bro. Thnx for the comments on my writes. Peace, JA
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Date: 8/28/2010 8:01:00 AM
Great write Mitch... so enjoyed...Michael
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Date: 8/28/2010 5:27:00 AM
interesting story with a good message.
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Date: 8/27/2010 6:32:00 PM
What a story Mitch my friend.. enjoyed the presentation of the poem and is this true? wellness is wonderful.. I am a total exercise nut myself and have my new husband on a program already... cracking the whip early on luv..haha..have a happy weekend..
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Date: 8/27/2010 2:34:00 PM
Great ending this one has. I bet it will do wel if it's for that wellness contest. Deb loves humor. So if you you are in a wheelchair, it's just temporary, I hope? Luv, Andrea
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Date: 8/27/2010 12:39:00 PM
This really made me laugh, Mitch. The thought of you in a power chair that stalled, leaving you to watch the buzzards circling was quite an image. Good luck in Deborah's "Road to Well Ville" contest! I hope you entered this one. She'll get a kick out of it. Love, Carolyn
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