Tim Smith Poet Rhyme

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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Lynn Marie February 16, 2017 at 5:19 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 Lynn Marie February 16, 2017 at 11:22 PM Yay!! Enjoy your own bed :-) Your next Tim! lynn Darren White February 16, 2017 at 11:15 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 Lynn Marie February 16, 2017 at 6:40 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 Tim Smith February 16, 2017 at 5:38 PM Thanks Lynn we both are in the hospital right now recovering from surgery...We both hope to get out tomorrow.

Carole Duet February 7, 2017 at 6:16 PM And, I meant to add: LOL, a fav and a 7 for sure!!

Carole Duet February 7, 2017 at 6:10 PM Well, I really enjoyed this and can say, "been there, done that"...but a "kneeded" vacation? Darren White February 13, 2017 at 12:18 PM A very much kneeded vacation ;)

Jean Murray February 6, 2017 at 8:45 AM Laughter...the best medicine. Thank you both. Darren White February 6, 2017 at 11:35 AM Yep, indeed :) Thanks Jean.

Andrea Dietrich February 5, 2017 at 7:36 PM wow, AMAZING write you two!!! I LOVE this humor. Keep doing this kind , Tim. Need to see more funny!! Darren White February 6, 2017 at 11:34 AM Thanks Andrea :)

Phillip Garcia February 5, 2017 at 4:11 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! Darren White February 6, 2017 at 11:34 AM Thanks for the compliment Philip :)

CayCay Godwin February 5, 2017 at 7:47 AM You and Darren excelled on this amusing and relatable hospital vent. I enjoyed it a maximum amount! CayCay Darren White February 6, 2017 at 11:33 AM We had so much fun doing this :)

Carol B. February 4, 2017 at 5:56 PM Great write by two very talented poets. Enjoyed the piece. Tim Smith February 4, 2017 at 6:05 PM Thanks so much Carol. We had fun writing it.

Demetrios Trifiatis February 4, 2017 at 3:34 PM Wonderfully done my dear, Tim and dear, Darren! Collaborations are so fruitful when talents come together! A seven for each! Tim Smith February 4, 2017 at 6:04 PM Thank you my dear friend.

Charmaine Chircop February 4, 2017 at 2:44 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 :). Darren White February 6, 2017 at 11:36 AM Hehe, well, speaking about looking.... nah I won't ;) Tim Smith February 4, 2017 at 2:52 PM Lol...that's my biggest fear, not being able to use the loo...you can join us with your ankle...thanks Charmu : )

Carolyn Devonshire February 4, 2017 at 2:30 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! Tim Smith February 4, 2017 at 2:35 PM Thanks Carolyn...we were laughing as we wrote it.

Jan Allison February 4, 2017 at 11:18 AM Great fun write Darren and Tim:-) hugs Jan xx Darren White February 4, 2017 at 2:27 PM We most certainly are, Tim! But writing about it is fun :) Tim Smith February 4, 2017 at 11:26 AM Thanks Jan...we're ready for no more hospital visits

Darren White February 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM This was so much fun to do, had to chuckle all the time :) Tim Smith February 4, 2017 at 11:06 AM It was fun...the mood has been lightened

Daniel Turner February 4, 2017 at 10:56 AM If you're finished with that drip... Really a fun read. Nice job you guys:) Darren White February 4, 2017 at 11:21 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl9ZkYViEIs Tim Smith February 4, 2017 at 11:24 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 Daniel Turner February 4, 2017 at 11:20 AM Have you ever heard that song Sam Stone by John Prine? If not, give it a listen:) Tim Smith February 4, 2017 at 11:05 AM Want me to get you a to-go bag? : )