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Bones Lament - Collaboration With Darren White

The drip is connected to my right arm It works, as they say, just like a charm I'm delirious with joy, must be morphine Here comes the best nurse you've ever seen My knee was connected to my thigh, they say My back once connected to my spine, but nay No more, they're disjointed now, I feel good My legs, if I have any, are sticks of wood The bedpan gives chills up and down my skin Turn my head , let loose, it feels like a sin Reruns on TV, watch the news ten times No peace in the world, nothing but crimes My ankles are swollen, I got a new cast When can I get out, I'm having a blast (not) The food is amazing, the soup is split pee I call the grim reaper, " come rescue me" Pressing the button, does this even work Singing loud to a chorus, I wish I could twirk I'm so gonna sleep now, have the wildest dreams 'bout my skeleton dancing alone with moonbeams My stay on the fifth floor is finally done Wheel me outside, I need to sit in the sun Only one final thing is left here to say: My much kneeded vacation, wasted away

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Date: 2/16/2017 5:19:00 PM
This is such a great piece exemplifying the healing power of humour and the incredible spirit of one who chooses to live, not just survive. Hospital wit is a genre of its own; this is a laugh out loud funny terrific collaboration. It is fun to read you 'funny' Tim :-) I have yet to be acquainted with Darren; I read your heartfelt blog and added him to my favourites to read more of this inspiring young man. I am happy to be back; this poem is a wonderful beginning. blessings to you both, lynn
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Lynn Marie
Date: 2/16/2017 11:22:00 PM
Yay!! Enjoy your own bed :-) Your next Tim! lynn
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Darren White
Date: 2/16/2017 11:15:00 PM
I am packing my bags at this very moment, so happy to be home again soon, took toooooo long. Now you Tim, will keep my fingers crossed they free you too today :D Lynn Marie, thank you for your kind words! xx
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Lynn Marie
Date: 2/16/2017 6:40:00 PM
Oh my..I have you both in my thoughts that you will be sprung and sleeping in your own comfy beds. Be well :-) lynn
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/16/2017 5:38:00 PM
Thanks Lynn we both are in the hospital right now recovering from surgery...We both hope to get out tomorrow.
Date: 2/7/2017 6:16:00 PM
And, I meant to add: LOL, a fav and a 7 for sure!!
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Date: 2/7/2017 6:10:00 PM
Well, I really enjoyed this and can say, "been there, done that"...but a "kneeded" vacation?
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Darren White
Date: 2/13/2017 12:18:00 PM
A very much kneeded vacation ;)
Date: 2/6/2017 8:45:00 AM
Laughter...the best medicine. Thank you both.
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Darren White
Date: 2/6/2017 11:35:00 AM
Yep, indeed :) Thanks Jean.
Date: 2/5/2017 7:36:00 PM
wow, AMAZING write you two!!! I LOVE this humor. Keep doing this kind , Tim. Need to see more funny!!
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Darren White
Date: 2/6/2017 11:34:00 AM
Thanks Andrea :)
Date: 2/5/2017 4:11:00 PM
Great! A blast to read. It was fun trying to pick out who wrote what. I ultimately decided I couldn't which makes it all the better for a collaborative effort. Thumbs up!
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Darren White
Date: 2/6/2017 11:34:00 AM
Thanks for the compliment Philip :)
Date: 2/5/2017 7:47:00 AM
You and Darren excelled on this amusing and relatable hospital vent. I enjoyed it a maximum amount! CayCay
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Darren White
Date: 2/6/2017 11:33:00 AM
We had so much fun doing this :)
Date: 2/4/2017 5:56:00 PM
Great write by two very talented poets. Enjoyed the piece.
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/4/2017 6:05:00 PM
Thanks so much Carol. We had fun writing it.
Date: 2/4/2017 3:34:00 PM
Wonderfully done my dear, Tim and dear, Darren! Collaborations are so fruitful when talents come together! A seven for each!
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/4/2017 6:04:00 PM
Thank you my dear friend.
Date: 2/4/2017 2:44:00 PM
Lol..Hey Yes I truly might be getting a cast.If you keep pulling my leg I might not need it...Lol... Oh gee I have just my ankle..but someone is having it worse than me..-Its a knee..And someone is even worse..He cant even visit the loo and pee..Ssh. :).Very funny you too...Favourite of the day :).
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Darren White
Date: 2/6/2017 11:36:00 AM
Hehe, well, speaking about looking.... nah I won't ;)
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/4/2017 2:52:00 PM
Lol...that's my biggest fear, not being able to use the loo...you can join us with your ankle...thanks Charmu : )
Date: 2/4/2017 2:30:00 PM
You and Darren did a great job on this collaboration. It flows perfectly and gave me some good "dark humor" laughs. Got a real kick out of the "kneeded vacation." Love it!
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/4/2017 2:35:00 PM
Thanks Carolyn...we were laughing as we wrote it.
Date: 2/4/2017 11:18:00 AM
Great fun write Darren and Tim:-) hugs Jan xx
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Darren White
Date: 2/4/2017 2:27:00 PM
We most certainly are, Tim! But writing about it is fun :)
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/4/2017 11:26:00 AM
Thanks Jan...we're ready for no more hospital visits
Date: 2/4/2017 11:00:00 AM
This was so much fun to do, had to chuckle all the time :)
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/4/2017 11:06:00 AM
It was fun...the mood has been lightened
Date: 2/4/2017 10:56:00 AM
If you're finished with that drip... Really a fun read. Nice job you guys:)
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Darren White
Date: 2/4/2017 11:21:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl9ZkYViEIs
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/4/2017 11:24:00 AM
No, I don't believe...I do have one of his cd's ...geez I don't even use them anymore with Youtube and Spotify
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/4/2017 11:20:00 AM
Have you ever heard that song Sam Stone by John Prine? If not, give it a listen:)
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/4/2017 11:05:00 AM
Want me to get you a to-go bag? : )

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