Coagulation
..."Finally my blood began to coagulate,"
the second stage of hemostasis -- how great!
First I applied pressure to the bleeding spot,
the platelets circulate to stop it (a "clot.")
Coagulation for...
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Categories:
platelet, body, caregiving, health, humanity,
Form: Quatrain
Blood Clots
...How marvelous that when we bleed,
To staunch a flow with little speed,
If not too deep, no bandaid need.
A miracle occurs indeed:
The platelet, wondrous little seed,
Exposed to air, sprouts li...
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Categories:
platelet, appreciation, inspiration,
Form: Rhyme
My Pessimistic Wife
...I go in for chemo session #2 tomorrow. I sure hope my blood platelets are
somewhat back to normal or at least healthy enough so that we can get this next
session under our belt. As for the poem...
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Categories:
platelet, caregiving, health, wifeme,
Form: Rhyme