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The Boot

The boot is passed around - You’ve seen it walking into buildings Don’t steal it You don’t want it Who wants the boot …say boooooo Contraption traps my leg, ankle, foot The pressure infused Straps look better on my sandals Release…release…release then the feet recline - as they tool around grinding, spreading cracking my smile can’t even frown moving tongue left, left, left don’t want to bite it heard the bloody stories made it out the door put the boot on reclining wining in a good way staying cool for three or four weeks I jest: They gave me the boot holidays should be fine if I walk the walk

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Date: 10/25/2024 4:21:00 PM
Oh, gosh, I am so sorry you're in pain and that you hurt yourself. I was reading some of the comments...a splint, wow...get better soon, take care of yourself...
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Date: 10/24/2024 10:05:00 AM
Dear Kim, i just read your poem and saw your response to silent one too, it must be so painful , i can imagine, but the ending of your poem shows also how you are ready to face it. I hope you feel better soon, iv seen some loved ones goin through similar situations, so i can feel you. Sending you light always! Take care of yourself poetic soul
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/24/2024 6:26:00 PM
I appreciate it! Hugs
Date: 10/23/2024 1:06:00 PM
Im sorry to hear you have hurt yourself... hope you are ok..
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/23/2024 1:50:00 PM
Thank you! I have been experiencing spasms in my shins when driving and especially the 1 1/2 hour drive back from Dad’s house in heavy traffic so an xray showed stress reaction on tibia, most likely shin splints…why I don’t know. Had an MRI today (prob more than you cared to know) but thanks for caring :)
Date: 10/23/2024 5:06:00 AM
Kim, my husband has had one, but I have not. I can't imagine how uncomfortable it would be. Have you had to have a one and are you okay? Thanks for sharing these with us. Sara K
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/23/2024 2:05:00 PM
It is just hard to figure out, but muddling through it. Get better and get on with things. Thank you, Sara!
Date: 10/23/2024 4:58:00 AM
Dear Kim, I loved your medical boot annoyance. I never had one, but I can only imagine. I think your poem truly reflects what it is like and, of course, coming to the conclusion that it is only temporary. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/23/2024 2:06:00 PM
Let healing begin, then I can give the boot, the boot…lol. Thank you, Daniel!

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