plasty is nasty

Been away a few days...this is why. It's all about seeing the light, folks.

thumping, pumping the ache and pain

was never right had nothing to gain

 

prowling, growling  robbed of  all strength

something amiss within arm’s length

 

knowing, growing learn from mistakes

trod with great effort all that it takes

 

finding, blinding white heat in my chest

look for some refuge a place to rest

 

frightening, heightening, fears abound

await the cold needle and caustic sound

 

swishing, wishing all I could stand

never felt much while in la-la land

 

ballooning, tuning as probe trisects

the team finds a way and resurrects

 

plasty is nasty I’m sure you’ll agree

but dawn’s early light is all I can see…

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

May 7, 2013
photo: what a stent looks like

Reviews

[Shweta Singh]

the plasty may look nasty but it feels like a bow pin decorating & clasping the existence if it can hold the smiles,the laughter,the melody of this life firmly.

[Allen Smuckler]

If you can laugh at yourself and your situations...and see humor in things that are not that humorous...tends to make life a little more manageable. I appreciate your feedback and insight Sweet Shweta. Thank you
allen

[Melanie Genevieve]

I'm feeling these rhymes :)

[KAOlmsted]

Ah...a defective ticker. No wonder you like me in small doses ;-)

Well done, allen...the rhymes are spot on.

[Mark]

Plasty may be nasty, But angina's not much finah
And if heart attecks
Your team forestalls or correcks,
Why, I think you might be somewhat less of a whinah!

(Only kidding here, but the only other rhyme for "angina" would have been out of place, here!)

[KAOlmsted]

HA! (sorry, but that was balls out funny xD)

[Allen Smuckler]

You always have a way of putting it all into perspective Mark...and Kimmer's remark only enhances that ... and it is so cool to be able to invent words whenever we wish...so funny you are. Thanks for the read, review? and last stanza to my poem. Glad you took the extra time and actually hope you enjoyed it. :))

[Rose of Gondor]

Great word choices, and the lines go together so well, like a pulsing beat. Yes indeedy, plasty is nasty!

[TL Boehm]

Scary stuff indeed - worse than a horror story because its real and you are in the middle of it. A strong poem though - well penned - and with that happy ending "Dawn's early light is all I can see"

[Allen Smuckler]

We should always rejoice when we awake to another day... no matter how old ... Each day is a gift.read moreWe should always rejoice when we awake to another day... no matter how old ... Each day is a gift.
Thank you for your kind words, TL...They are much appreciated.
allen

[smilempsn]

Well it really come up from the situation you are into.. Get well soon..

I loved how they words have flowed so nicely and created a rhyme..

ThankU for sending the review request, It was pending since long..!! And all the wait has gifted me a wonderful poem from you Allen... ^-^

[Allen Smuckler]

You're welcome Smile... but more importantly, thank you for reading and responding.
I am glad you enjoyed the read...and yes I am better...thanks for your well wishes
allen

[smilempsn]

:)

[Renée]

I did not realize it goes on the outside! always thought it was inside.. the heart of a mended Poet...it is a beautiful thing when plastic reconstructs or repairs ! eye opening write !

[Allen Smuckler]

Actually Renee..It does go on the inside....I'm going to change the picture because it DOES look like it's on the outside... Either way though...glad they have such a thing....thanks for commenting, reacting and noticing...:)
Allen

[Renée]

Incredible! glad to read they caught it! ( :

[Allen Smuckler]

Me too... :)

[Melobldnfr]

Wowzers! I tried to imagine what on earth this could be about before reading it; now I see! Very blatant and valiant write, Dear! Xo.

[Sheila Kline]

Wow, talk about a powerful, gut wrenching message - you have the conversation cornered on the subject of healing with the use of man-made, life saving plastic in the form of a heart stent. Thank God for modern medicine and miracles!! Thank you for sharing your poignant message!!

[Allen Smuckler]

Thank you for reading Sheila and your kind words.
allen