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Surgery was a success yaaaaay

Soupy Sentiments

I woke up ready to kick butt
Despite my case of bubble guts
Anesthesia my sensitive system affected
But next to me attention was directed

A woman who was in excruciating pain
Laughed at my jokes and asked my name
I ordered the nurses to serve us champagne 
To ease our anxiety over the bill we’d gain

Checked in the hospital at 845
After searching for parking is a crime
When surgery is not until 1150
Jokes on us kids and not Walt Disney

The nurses said I was in a rush to leave
A good sign they said all yellow laughing
I wanted my phone but it wasn’t at hand
So I joked poked fun a mental happy dance

As they wheeled me away to get dressed
I turned to the lady in pain less depressed
She thanked me for being me eased her mind
I hope that her pain decreased in time

So poet friends I am stuck in the house
But only for a day then I can get out
Thanks for the prayers messages and thoughts
Positive I needed and you all delivered dear hearts

I also appreciate Poetry Soup
I live to write again thanks to YOU
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Cunningham Avatar
May 13, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Glad its now behind you Karen, when I had my back surgery I was out the next day. It wasn't bad but there's no place like home to recover. Tom
Jones Avatar
May 13, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Agree Tom. You rest best at home!
Onclaud Avatar
May 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
good you're back in good shape, karen...huggs
Jones Avatar
May 13, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Thanks so much Nette!
Edmonds  Avatar
May 12, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Pleased to hear your surgery went well Karen, take care and look after yourself… Beryl
Jones Avatar
May 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
It means a lot you took time to say that Beryl! Thanks sweet poetess!
Anaya Avatar
May 12, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Glad you came back so quickly, dear Karen. Take your time with rest, . Wishing you all my best!
Jones Avatar
May 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
I feel blessed as I’m only feverish and sluggish where the other poor lady had pain! Thank you!
Lane Avatar
May 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
I’m happy it went well for you, Karen. A poet never lets a little surgery prevent creating verses.
Jones Avatar
May 12, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Indeed in fact we are inspired to create by it! Thanks Lin!
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