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A Good Sense Of Humour Blunts The Sharp Blades Of Reality

When life threw me a curveball, I stumbled—then chuckled mid-fall. Lumped knees, not pride, I wore like bent, because sneering is something I've seen. In chemo rooms and vestibules, I frenzied dry jokes on aseptic walls. Doctors simpered, nurses would beam— a punch-line where the fear had been. When agony thumped hard and sleep grew thin, I let the silly light writhe in. A meme, a whirl , a silly song— made aching days feel less so long. No, humour incurable or patch, But it's the ally, not made to part. It doesn't silence, hurt or truth, but let me smirk with my aching tooth. So here's my laugh, though life gushes beneath, it's how I rise, not how I lament!

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Date: 8/6/2025 7:59:00 AM
"Laughter is the best medicine" - truer words were never spoken...and I sincerely hope that you are enjoying good health. Well done.
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Date: 8/6/2025 2:58:00 AM
People cope with suffering and sorrow in different ways, humor and laughter will always ease the pain. Nicely written, Rowena. John
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Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/6/2025 3:03:00 AM
Thank you, John. I truly agree—humor can be a soft landing when everything feels hard. Appreciate your kind words.
Date: 8/5/2025 4:29:00 PM
wonderful made m think to a special idea, hospitals need humor, nurses know that, great poem
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Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/5/2025 5:01:00 PM
Thank you so much! I totally agree — hospitals definitely need humor, and nurses are often the unsung heroes of that laughter. I’m really glad the poem sparked that thought for you.
Date: 8/5/2025 4:08:00 PM
enjoyed the humor and appreciate your perspective about the role humor can play. Well executed poem, Rowena. Best wishes with the contest, hugs, Sara
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Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/5/2025 5:00:00 PM
Thanks so much, Sara! I really appreciate your kind words and support. Humor’s been a big part of my journey, so I’m glad it came through. Wishing you all the best too — hugs right back!
Date: 8/5/2025 3:50:00 PM
Excellent message in this fine poem, Rowena. As the tide goes both down and up, so will we. Hunor is a great crutch when used at the appropriate time. I need a little more humor in my life right now! Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill
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Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/5/2025 4:59:00 PM
Thanks so much, Bill! Yep, life’s full of ups and downs, and a little humor definitely helps keep us afloat. I hope some good laughs find their way to you soon — you deserve them. Take care, my friend!
Date: 8/5/2025 3:23:00 PM
Just spent 2 weeks at the cancer hospital in the UK with my hubby - a sense of humour definitely helps get you through the toughest times in fact I would never have picked up my pen if it wasnt for his surgery in 2013 and now i try and make folk smile with my sillies and have published 2 books although poopy poems and toilet humour aren't to everyone's taste lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/5/2025 4:57:00 PM
Wow Jan, thanks for sharing that. You're so right — humor really does get us through the tough stuff. Love that you turned it into something creative and fun! Poopy poems or not, making people smile is such a gift. Big hugs to you and your hubby
Date: 8/5/2025 1:29:00 PM
Hello Rowena, this is an excellent write and enjoyable read. Loved it.
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Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/5/2025 4:55:00 PM
Appreciate you taking the time to read and leave such a kind note!
Date: 8/5/2025 12:11:00 PM
Humor indeed! Rowena if we can't laugh at ourselves, we need re-evaluation! may as well be a stone-faced stolid. Love this! Looking up new words is good for me. Faving for my treasure box. Rowena I hope you never have to experience harsh realities~
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Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/5/2025 12:17:00 PM
Aw, thank you! That really made me smile. Totally agree — if we can’t laugh at ourselves, we’re just asking to turn into stone! I’ve definitely learned that humor makes the hard stuff a little lighter. Really appreciate the fave and your kind words.

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