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Two Silly Greatest Fears

A fear of the unknown 
is sometimes greater than the fear itself
I have endured many operations
yet, there are two procedures
that really put the fear of god into me.

I look at my feet and waiting for a twinge
am inclined to pamper them slightly
encourage the nails to behave
because…. shivers run up my legs
when I think about the small op
for an ingrowing toenail.  
I end up in a cold sweat.

Secondly, please I pray
Don’t ever let me need a 
Cataract removed,
the thought of a needle, coming towards my eyes
makes me nearly want to wee.

Call me a wimp, 
I will hold my hands up.. saying
“Yes I am”

Penned 27 Sept. 2016

Copyright © Seren Roberts | Year Posted 2016

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Jan Allison Date: 10/12/2016 1:14:00 PM eww Seren - ingrowing toenail or needle in the eye - I find both scary to think about:-( congrats on your win Login to Reply Seren Roberts Date: 10/15/2016 6:09:00 PM LOL Jan my toes curl thinking about either......Seren

Lewis Raynes Date: 10/11/2016 8:14:00 PM both my hands are up also, scary, congratulations on ur win Login to Reply Seren Roberts Date: 10/15/2016 6:08:00 PM thanks Lewis...Seren

Kim Merryman Date: 9/28/2016 8:40:00 PM I'll hold up my hand, too, Seren. Especially the needle in the eye thing. I know thousands of people have cataract surgery, but the thought of it puts fear in me. My husband had the ingrown toenail surgery and has said he would never do it again. Great write! Love, Kim Login to Reply Seren Roberts Date: 9/29/2016 2:47:00 AM Oh my you haven't helped Kim saying that about the ingrowing toenail...lol..... thanks for liking my poem...Seren

Casarah Nance Date: 9/28/2016 6:54:00 PM Pst... a little note said it was your birthday...happy one my friend :) Login to Reply Seren Roberts Date: 9/29/2016 2:48:00 AM Hi Yes it was on Sunday 25th. thanks for the best wishes....Seren

Casarah Nance Date: 9/28/2016 12:39:00 PM oh yeah the eye thing would totally creep me out too. I have no problem donating blood, getting teeth worked on, but no way, stay away from the eyes. hugsx Login to Reply Seren Roberts Date: 9/28/2016 4:10:00 PM Lol Cas I am so glad I am not the only wimp...Seren

CayCay Jennings Date: 9/28/2016 9:38:00 AM I'm procrastinating, have been for years, on an eye surgery I need. Jan, is right - from past laser surgery, I know they give one a Valium before squeezing on the socket clamp and administering whatever they give for pain. The good news is that if we surrender our eyes for just a few moments, we can have great vision for many years! I fear the needle, but know I can handle it. My Mom had donated cataracts put in, lots of needle there!, but says it was quick and forgettable. Hope that helps. Login to Reply Seren Roberts Date: 9/28/2016 4:09:00 PM Oh CsyCay a valium I would need an infusion of it. Haha I am just scared....Seren

Daniel Turner Date: 9/28/2016 8:34:00 AM I am with Tim on the being alone thing. As far as needles to the eyes, my mom gets shots directly into her eyeballs, as she is nearly blind. She says they are not painful. Just thinking about it makes me want to heave. Great poem, Seren. Anytime you can get people to talking after reading your poem, you have written a winner! Login to Reply Seren Roberts Date: 9/28/2016 4:11:00 PM Thanks Daniel nice to see so many great comments. Am not alone.....Seren

Tim Smith Date: 9/28/2016 7:48:00 AM We all need a little push or someone by our side to conquer our fears. I am a little fearful of heights but when I was down in the Bahamas I gained the courage to do the flying trapeze with a beach circus to impress my gf at the time. The needle thingy seems scary. My biggest fear is growing old alone. But I'm sure that won't happen with all my kids. Login to Reply Seren Roberts Date: 9/28/2016 4:12:00 PM Lol Tim a push or shove wouldn't help, an uppercut might just do it....Seren

Jan Allison Date: 9/28/2016 6:45:00 AM I don't think I could face the needle towards the eye jobbie Seren - they would have to sedate me and use a clamp to keep my eyelids prised open - eww just the thought sends shivers down my spine:-( hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Seren Roberts Date: 9/28/2016 4:14:00 PM Haha no one mentioned the ingrowing toenail being sliced down the nail....omg not sure which is worse....., Seren xc

White Wolf Date: 9/28/2016 3:45:00 AM Haha, Trust me you don't fell a thing, I've had steel filings removed from my eyes by a needle, the hardest thing is keeping the eyes open. Nice job. /|\ Login to Reply Seren Roberts Date: 9/28/2016 5:20:00 AM omg Rick. people tell me both are ok, but do i believe them. noooo. lol Seren