Compartmentalization

COMPARTMENTALIZATION 

Friends, absolutely believe why
not in the “Loony Bin?
Compartmentalized my stresses, 
so messes … not get in!

Compartments help me remember,
one illness at a time.
Must do cause, "nine" problems have, not
about to loose ... my mind!

Compartments, real life savers, now
one job at time, tackle.
Improved old age focus, glad
husband … didn't spackle.

Compartmentalize medications
if don't, embarrassed be.
Took water pills, before party,
oops … in “Depend’s” did pee.

Doc’s now compartmentalize, which
body part they'll inspect.
Last visit showed my sagging boobs,
examine ... was for my neck!

Crucial to compartmentalize, must
do each week heard some say.
Might put off till tomorrow, cause
tomorrows ... another day.

July 31, 2023
Contest: compartmentalization
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Ibeh Avatar
August 6, 2023 at 10:04 AM
Wonderfully written piece, Barbara:-) Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
August 7, 2023 at 12:15 PM
Mr Ibeh, I am thrilled I got a placement in your. contest. I respect you very much, and so I am sending you a big thank you. THANK YOU!
Faulkner Avatar
August 4, 2023 at 8:34 AM
Yes growing older is about putting parts of your life in different compartments, especially the medications - congratulations on your win~
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
August 7, 2023 at 12:12 PM
Michelle, nice hearing from you, appreciate your taking the time to visit. I keep saying, "I am 42, twice". Don't feel my age. Thank God every day, I don't.
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