Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Medical Procedures

Two hip replacements and a bypass
(Triple) of the heart,
A brand-new valve and, very soon,
A pacemaker will start.

An operation on the spine
To help unpinch a nerve;
A cataract procedure
Coming soon, but on reserve.

A trip to the E.R. – 
A diverticulosis scare
And several months ago
There was a hernia repair.

So many that I know have reached
That Medicare-form stage.
That what’s to be expected,
If we’re living, as we age.

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Marikate Kingston February 10, 2022 at 10:27 PM My goodness, I hope you're not speaking only about yourself. Ouch! Tough to get old. I hate it. Some parts are still feeling & looking like a 30 year old, others feel 59 :( Bah humbug.

L Milton Hankins November 25, 2021 at 7:25 PM O, how I can relate to this one, Ilene. I have a cataract surgery coming up the first of the year and a couple of smaller procedures before year's end. I think we elderly folks should be given a healthy discount....(chuckling)

Rico Leffanta November 25, 2021 at 11:21 AM I grew up where there were no doctors, yet people in their 80s & 90s still managed to take care of themself. Will wonders never cease! Well said, Ilene! Aloha and happy Thanksgiving!

Harry Horsman November 25, 2021 at 5:01 AM Oh how i do relate to this, ilene, blind in one eye, spine degeneration, 2 heart attacks, yes it is not all fun growing old. But being here helps no end, being able to be created, with help of wonderful comments, and wonderful poetry to be inspired by. Love what you have written, needs to be said.

Hannah Borke November 24, 2021 at 7:22 PM The last line is sharp