Hospitals Are

Hospitals are designed
(a) to make you appreciate your bed at home
(b) to prompt many unanswerable questions 
(c) to facilitate smooth patient care
(d) to never complain about your wife’s cooking again

Referrals to a psychiatrist are made when 
(a) you become catatonic after having no sleep for a week
(b) after complaining about a noisy roommate you start convulsing with frustration
(c) you ask the nurse for a sleeping aid and she brings
warm milk
(d) You are all set for discharge but the Dr is delayed in surgery all day

Reflecting on a hospital stay makes you
(a) wonder how you survived the long nights
(b) vow never to eat chicken broth again
(c) appreciate there are no drafts behind when you get up for a walk
(d) note how quiet the house really is
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Slaughter Avatar
March 11, 2023 at 10:01 AM
I love this list, SuZ, especially the last four entries.
Delaney Avatar
March 12, 2023 at 9:37 AM
Thanks Jim…..a good place to stay out of unless for dire need. Cheers, SuZ
Dietrich Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 12:30 PM
hahaha. these are great, Suz!!
Delaney Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 4:19 PM
Thanks AndreaL Ha - comes easy when you have seen it, Hubby was so grateful to come home. Me,as his private nurse, now needs a vacation LOL
Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris Avatar
February 16, 2023 at 3:38 AM
Nice poem, It is reminding me about my 25 days in the hospital, when I was stabbed by some criminals from Work, Ward mates, Assistance of some Wonderful Nurses and doctors.
Delaney Avatar
February 19, 2023 at 5:11 PM
That must have been a frightening experience for you. Thanks for reading and commenting, My hubby said the same. He was grateful to all the nurses and DRs that pulled him through.
Kiser Avatar
February 12, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Well, you've penned a hospital stay down about as good as it can be pinned. Great!
Delaney Avatar
February 12, 2023 at 3:56 PM
Thanks ML. I agree it is a good place to be out of-once you are well. Best, SuZ
Dutta Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 5:35 AM
Followed your example. 'll try for the contest. Have Good Days.
Delaney Avatar
February 12, 2023 at 3:55 PM
Thanks Aisha. Wishing you the same. SuZ
Gorelick Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 6:22 PM
Belated congratulations Susanne on POTD! Excellent, congratulations for making my list of top 10 POTD winners. Robert
Gorelick Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 5:27 PM
I'm at Jenna's now, have a drink on me.
Delaney Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 2:20 AM
WoW Thanks Rob:Nice to be on your top 10. I have been out of touch here due to my hubby being in hospital and now recovering. I need to get over to the saloon and check on my horse. LOL Jenna said I could leave it tied up outside. SuZ
Tor Avatar
February 4, 2023 at 6:16 PM
Love this one Suzanne, so funny and true. Congratulations on receiving POTD and sorry for the late response...
Delaney Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 2:17 AM
Thanks Michael. I admit I don’t always keep up with poem of the day. I appreciate your visit. SuZ
Lane Avatar
February 2, 2023 at 10:52 AM
I'm days late in sending my congratulations, Suz. Forgive my negligence for being so tardy.
Delaney Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 2:16 AM
Thanks Lin I appreciate your visit, anytime, SuZ
Kendrick Avatar
February 2, 2023 at 4:28 AM
I like this one. So much truth penned as best I remember since, it has been a long time since I have been there and I hope it is a veryyyyyyy long time before I go again or even never go again would be the best. Sara
Delaney Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 2:15 AM
Yes, Sara. I agree. Stay away if you can. Thanks for your visit. SuZ
Kauffman Avatar
January 30, 2023 at 11:46 AM
Very cute SuZ! This will be fun! Congrats on your POTD! Blessings of good health!
Delaney Avatar
January 31, 2023 at 6:22 AM
Thanks Sam Will catch up on reading after hubby is recovered. Good health to you. SuZ
Messina Avatar
January 29, 2023 at 5:18 AM
Lovely write and awesome idea for your contest, SuZ. Belated Congrats on POTD! Charlie:)
Delaney Avatar
January 31, 2023 at 6:21 AM
Thanks Charlie. SuZ
Poteet Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 2:30 PM
great example for us to follow, Suzanne. Very relatable even for this wife/visitor who stayed in the ER all night recently b/c of shortage of beds. Talk about noise. Thanks for sharing.
Delaney Avatar
January 31, 2023 at 6:20 AM
Yes quite the ordeal…..we are always thankful to be out of there. SuZ
M  Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 6:23 AM
A fun good humoured write Suz….deserving of POTD! Congratulations….Debx
Delaney Avatar
January 31, 2023 at 6:19 AM
Thanks Deb M Glad you enjoyed, SuZ
Buhagiar Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 2:04 AM
You have quite a list here. I hate hospitals. They are usually understaffed. Loved most of your questions, especially on the sleeping pill and the chicken soup which I hate. You deserved your POTD.
Delaney Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 4:26 AM
Yes, exactly Victor: The nurses try to do their best . but they are terribly understaffed. I am an RN, retired so I know. Best, SuZ
George Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 1:34 AM
You have prepared an interesting list ! This poem, written in a half humorous and half serious way is full of truth. Hospital is the last place we like to be admitted in. When we lie on a hospital bed, we begin to think of the cozy comfort of our own bed room at home. Suzanne, I can so well relate. Being away for a few days I missed your POTD. Congratulations dear friend...
Delaney Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 4:22 AM
Thanks Valsa for stopping in with your thoughtful comment. Most appreciated, dear friend. SuZ
Rodrigues Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 8:44 PM
A recent hospital stay? No one wants to stare at the same painting for hours. Well done! Congratulations on POTD!
Delaney Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 4:21 AM
Thanks, Kim: My hubby was in for four long days. Quite the ordeal. Hugs, SuZ
Nicole Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 7:33 PM
"Reflecting on a hospital stay makes you," appreciate a quiet house. Your thoughts hold humor along with so much truth. I hope all is well in your world. Congratulations Suzanne, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Delaney Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 4:19 AM
I appreciate your welcome comment Brandy and you are right about appreciating the quiet of home, Blessings, SuZ
Anaya Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 5:39 PM
Congratulations on POTD Susan Delaney! The list goes on!
Delaney Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 4:16 AM
Thanks, Anaya: Enjoyed your comment, SuZ
DiMino Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 2:25 PM
If I can stop laughing long enough, I will finish this. Love it! " to never complain about your wife’s cooking again" -- ain't that the truth! I'll never complain about anything as long I am home. She can have a boyfriend as long as they don't kick me out. Even death seems more appealing. Well deserved POTD!
Delaney Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 4:49 AM
Ha ha Joe: Thanks for the laugh this morning. I really appreciate your wonderful humor this morning. Hugs, SuZ
Kitchin Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 1:50 PM
Suzanne, a creative poem. congratulations on POTD!
Delaney Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 4:53 AM
Hi Tania: So nice to hear from you and to know you enjoyed my poem. My thanks to you. SuZ
La France Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 12:44 PM
Suzanne, this poem is really great, fun to read too, I can relate, and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance
Delaney Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 4:13 AM
Thank you Constance: Yes, hospitals are a love/hate thing for sure. Cheers, SuZ
Slaughter Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 10:51 AM
Absolutely delightful, Suzanne, and an excellent selection for POTD.
Delaney Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 4:11 AM
Thanks Jim: I opened a contest on this type of poem so there should be more coming, Best, SuZ
Poet Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 10:08 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Suzanne. Well deserved with this lovely multiple-choice poem. Enjoy your honor
Delaney Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 4:09 AM
I am so glad you enjoyed my poem. Blessings, SuZ
Kyser Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 7:47 AM
Ha, reminds me of a poem I wrote a while back: "a hospital is not the place". Enjoyed this, Suzanne; congrats on the POTD!
Delaney Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 4:07 AM
Many thanks Jeff: I will check out your poem. Best, SuZ
Goldsmith Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 7:24 AM
Back with Congratulations on your wonderful POTD win. Enjoy it and the day with blessings................
Delaney Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 4:06 AM
Thanks so much, Paula…..for stopping back Feel doubly blessed. SuZ
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