Mike Bayles
Get Well Card from a Writers’ Group to a Friend in a Physical Rehab Unit
What is important is what we lay on the table.
Poems and stories we write find new life
on the third floor of the library in Muscatine.
We read our works, listen and make suggestions.
We argue and laugh, but we’re just trying to help
every writer make their work better.
each night
We are working or retired, poets and novelists
sharing our lives and points of view. We have
driven highways and city streets to be there.
Every third Tuesday of the month we sit at the table.
in quiet skies
You are the eldest, many books written
and every meeting we look to you.
We look for revelations and for how
the pieces speak to us. Works shared
bring us together.
a shining star
*Braided Haibun Form
Sending you get well wishes your way
To help you get through each trying day
Relax, time and rest will heal your pain
And the sun will shine for you again.
Stay positive, strong and have no fear
Better days are sure to soon be here
A teddy bear in claret and blue
Is sat at home, just waiting for you.
You are truly missed, know that is true
It's just not the same here without you
If I possessed a magical wand
You would be right back where you belong.
I know that you are in kind, safe hands
And the caring is superbly grand
So rest and your health and strength regain
Till you are back here with us again.
* * *
The doctor's loving hand touches her shoulder, allowing her to cry
Her face once strong and resilient, now let out a saddened sigh
She looks at me extending a smile, I sit in my fear of saying goodbye
Strands of hair and life fall away, her laugh and radiance stay bright
She is our mother, strong and beautiful, cancer will not dim her light
We hold her close every chance we get, never knowing what is in sight
Dear Kindness,
Thank you so much for all you do
to help heal our wounded world.
We have heard, however,
you have faced health issues
of your own in recent years.
We’re so extremely sorry!
We sincerely wish and pray for you
to have a full and joyous recovery.
Stay well and God bless!
Humanity
(See also my poem “Quantum Acts of Kindness.”)
GET WELL SOON
Thought I’d write a couple of lines
To try to make you smile,
Cos you’ve been off work poorly
For just a little while.
The transport gang are coping well
They seem to be ok,
There’s been no major cock ups
As they work from day to day.
Now Pete’s gone off to Turkey
But Karen’s in the frame,
So sorting all the runs out
Becomes a juggling game.
So concentrate on getting well
By improving your own health,
till once again you’re fighting fit
Back to your former self.
And one last thing to say to you
Till you’re better, stay away,
Cos when the cat has left the building
The mice are gonna play.
My dear friend Jan this one’s for you
I know you’re sick and feeling blue
You know we love you and wish you well
I’m sorry you’re quarantined and feel like hell
I’ve written a limerick to make you smile
It’s a little stinky and somewhat vile…
I ate some beans that left me chinned
I gasped for air but I was pinned
Swelled up with some gas
I now smell like swass
Another day of breaking wind
But seriously, I hope you are getting better Jan.
We all love you my friend!
I want you well and up again.
I don't want you to be alone.
I want you feeling really great.
I want you back at home.
My dear friend, I hope you’ll get well soon
You may now sit tight and enjoy the moon
My dear friend, I hope you’ll get well soon
You may now sit tight and enjoy some tunes
One, two, three, you’re about to fly free
From the echoes of stress. Now have some tea,
Enjoy the sea. Enjoy your family
Sleep in your dreams like tweedle deedle dee
My dear friend, I hope you’ll get well soon
Enjoy with your kids some good cartoons
My dear friend, I hope you’ll get well soon
Next time, your strong body will be immune.
this cards for you
things that you do
your sick
get better quick
your our love bell
we love you too
can't you tell
GET WELL
A little bird flew in my yard today
And told me you were feeling blue,
That you were sick and needed to
Rest from what was ailing you,
So I got down on my knees
And prayed to God,
To help you heal and to mend,
For there will be times along life's road,
When we feel we have come to the end,
But God knows best and gives us rest,
When he knows it's only a bend,
A bend in the road is a time to rest
And focus on heaven above,
As we feel Gods healing power,
Getting us stronger by the hour.
I looked for a silver lining
Surely its not hospital dining
Then I thought since your the best
Perhaps you just need a short rest
Hello my dear old Aunt
Now I don't want to rant
But I heard your on the mend
So I just wanted to send
Tender Get Well Chants
wrapped
In healing grace grants
Soon you'll be up and at 'em
Three cheers to you, Madam
your our joy
our love not a toy
we need you
thing you say and do
get well quick
we know your sick
the world down in hell
WE NEED YOU GET WELL
stop crying, ignore the pain,
set your mind free from the hurtful moments,
be proud of yourself for choosing you,
there is nothing wrong with your body.
you are beautiful, don't blame your self for his decisions.
his the one who cheated on you,
his the one who should be ashamed not you.
yes it hurts but move on
you deserve the best
you deserve to be treated with respect
lighten up don't put your life on hold for someone who has moved on
find the strength in your weaknesses
find the good things that set you apart from other women
listen don't wait on someone whose not coming back.
Luloo was in a terrible rush
Shovelled snow then fell on her tush
It isn't a joke -
Her ankle got broke
But the snow's now turned into slush
GET WELL SOON LULOO
26th February 2016
You may be run down,
You may be blue.
But that won't stop you,
From being you.
Although you're ill,
You have incredible will.
So take a break and have a rest,
Till you are feeling your best.
Get plenty of sleep, sleep past noon,
Till you are strong.
It doesn't matter how long,
All I hope is that you get well soon.
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