Morphine Logic

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Not really a poem, going through old notebooks I found this, an actual conversation had while on a morphine pump, just over a week after having suffered a severe closed head wound. (helmets work!) I find it hilarious, so I share, I hope it brings some laughs. Life is short, ENJOY!

Mum, can I go out for a cigarette? No, you've been in an accident you're in traction. Mum, can I go out for a cigarette? No, you've been in an accident you're in traction. Mum, can I go out for a cigarette? No. You've been in an accident you're in traction. Not even an ultralight?

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Jeff Connelly

Date: 4/11/2019 2:16:00 PM

Jajaja Maureen was this from your courier days? Wonderful!!!

Jeff Connelly
Date: 4/11/2019 8:54:00 PM

I also just did a found poetry piece. I think I titled it "advertisment". Seemed to work okay.

Jeff Connelly
Date: 4/11/2019 3:23:00 PM

Yes I can tell you were highly medicated. Great story there though.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 4/11/2019 3:13:00 PM

Yes, early years, '95. This an actual conversation had. ;)

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 9/13/2017 8:53:00 AM

Oh my you are a sly puss, you made me laugh out loud.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/13/2017 4:22:00 PM

*giggle* this still makes me laugh xomo

Lewis Raynes

Date: 8/17/2017 12:50:00 AM

Bahaha... Gotta love the play here

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/20/2017 11:48:00 AM

Awww, thanks for the share. very poignant and sweet Maureen :)

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/20/2017 7:15:00 PM

You want to go and go, I see. I read the comment below. At least you never lost your sense of humor. That is something grand!!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 3/19/2017 2:35:00 PM

A true chuckler this poem is, Maureen. I know the awful situation attached w/this poem, but the light hearted banter back and forth is hilarious. No matter how bad a shape someone is in, if they have a strong desire for something ... well, they just gotta have it. A delightful poem, and I really hope you have recovered 100%. Love always.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/19/2017 6:01:00 PM

You have no, well, some idea! That accident happened in my first year as a courier, not at work mind you, right by my home (statistic!) it left me with the too large a desire to get back on the bike, stubborn to a fault I be. I wrecked myself further couriering, I feel like I should, and very much alive ;) love abounds xomo