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High Blood Pressure and White Coat Fever

I would plunge in a raging river To save a sweet child just like that Charge a flaming house with no quiver To rescue some fat scardy-cat Cause I wouldn't have time to THINK about it And wind up whining to a SHRINK about it About how that thing squeezes How it unnerves and freezes Feeling blood pump in my arm Sets off that damn panic alarm I can read her face like a book The nurse with a disgusted look "It's high to the max Would you just please relax? You're close to a stroke" (Lord, I need a smoke) 'Doc throw a left hook and just DECK me Or shoot me with drugs and THEN check me' Okay, I'm a coward, big deal! Guess I ain't nobody's hero So why when they're done do I feel? My ego-gauge plummet to zero?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 5/26/2015 3:30:00 PM
You have a different kind of scene of humor. Love it
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Date: 5/11/2014 7:05:00 PM
It's always scary. I have them take it a second time and that time it is always down. Congratulations on a cute poem and great win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 5/11/2014 2:33:00 PM
Lovely and humerous!! I know a few people like that...one of them is a big chap with tattoos, you'd think he's the bravest macho...but!!! congrats on your win, Tim. // paul
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Date: 5/11/2014 6:08:00 AM
Great subject for a pen ! N u did it splendid Tim ! Congrats on great win !
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Date: 5/11/2014 5:17:00 AM
Congratulations on a fine win for interesting write, Tim
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Date: 5/11/2014 2:08:00 AM
Tim,. Thank you for everything, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Have yourself a wonderful night, and a beautiful mother's days.... xox~ Linda
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Date: 12/25/2010 2:39:00 PM
Congratulations on your featured poetry this week Tim. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/22/2010 1:13:00 PM
So glad to see this funny poem (it's one I remembered)...now featured again! It was memorable and fun! Haven't seen you around the soup for awhile...hope all's well! Merry Christmas, Tim!! :) ~ Carrie
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Date: 12/22/2010 10:57:00 AM
Hey Tim, This poem reminded me of my friend Leslie. She has "white coat fever" too. I shared it with her and had a great chuckle. Congrats on your feature...Lay
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Date: 8/15/2009 10:03:00 AM
Good morning Tim. Thank you for sharing your fantastic poetry today. I enjoyed reading it. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/15/2009 7:40:00 AM
This is me to a tee!! I keep a chart at home and it's fine.....the minute I walk through the door of the dr's office POW......!! You are not alone, my friend!! Don't ya just hate it!!???? And the more I think about it...the higher it gets!! ........ if you come up with a solution...let me know !:)
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Date: 8/15/2009 4:30:00 AM
199 over 99 , pulse 130 : then you got something to worry about !! Great rhyming hypertension piece , Tim . Well done ....
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