The Road To "recovery"

My instructor said "Just get in"
I reluctantly sat in the contraption
My legs were moved by a machine
Heavy breathing was my only reaction

Soon enough I was exalted
I got out praying for a nice swim
I was escorted to a contraption
That thing about tore me limb from limb

I guess wellness does have it's price
I could not even take two steps
But the thought of leaving, gave impress
And I didn't want any more tests!

My wheelchair was strong and had a good motor
I drove it down the highway to a gas station
I asked "How far to the nearest Interstate?"
He said "Your fifty miles from indoctrination!"

My stupid wheelchair stalled just out of town
I saw four buzzards circling me, overhead
A white van pulled up and took me back
Guessing it's better to be well, than to be dead
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Eggins Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 10:12 PM
Congratulations on the win ... nicely done and thank you for the kind comment on my poem smile love Jayne
Brown Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 7:16 AM
Congratulations Mitch on your win in Deborah Guzzi's contest "The Road to Well Ville" Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 8:19 PM
this one very much deserved to be in the winner's circle. Congratulations, Mitch. LUv, Andrea
Freeman Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Congratulations Mitch on your # 9. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Congrats Mitch on your winning poem in Deb's contest... a great entry my friend... enjoy your big win tonight..hope u are doing OK luv..
Johnson Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 3:43 PM
Well I guess so, and you won in a contest because of it too. congratulations. Love, Joyce
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September 16, 2010 at 3:20 PM
Congrats on your success..I didnt know whether to laugh or cry at this one...BG
Devonshire Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 3:12 PM
Congratulations on your win, Mitch. This was one of the best in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Anderson Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Hey Bro. Thnx for the comments on my writes. Peace, JA
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August 28, 2010 at 8:01 AM
Great write Mitch... so enjoyed...Michael
Brown Avatar
August 28, 2010 at 5:27 AM
interesting story with a good message.
Sweetheart Avatar
August 27, 2010 at 6:32 PM
What a story Mitch my friend.. enjoyed the presentation of the poem and is this true? wellness is wonderful.. I am a total exercise nut myself and have my new husband on a program already... cracking the whip early on luv..haha..have a happy weekend..
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Great ending this one has. I bet it will do wel if it's for that wellness contest. Deb loves humor. So if you you are in a wheelchair, it's just temporary, I hope? Luv, Andrea
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August 27, 2010 at 12:39 PM
This really made me laugh, Mitch. The thought of you in a power chair that stalled, leaving you to watch the buzzards circling was quite an image. Good luck in Deborah's "Road to Well Ville" contest! I hope you entered this one. She'll get a kick out of it. Love, Carolyn
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