4 North

4 North

A Poem by Thomas W Case
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It's One a.m. in the psych ward.
Let's just call it 4 North.
On the table that I'm writing at is a plant,
it looks to be a member of the cactus family.
Three nurses sit behind a glass booth
and watch me with curiosity.
One of them looks to be a member of the
cactus family�"or is it cacti?
Either way, I don't want her close to me.
Just now, one of the cacti-looking nurses says,
"What are you writing? "
I say, "My escape plan," without looking up.
She says,
"Very interesting."
That's one thing I've noticed in the
psych ward, everything is very interesting.
Just once, I wish they would say,
"That is the most boring load of
s**t I've ever heard."
Then, maybe I'd be less inclined
to think they resemble members of the plant life.

© 2024 Thomas W Case


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Thomas W Case
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a case of the inmates guarding the asylum perhaps. you can't tell the players without a scorecard. pretty good stuff complete with prickly nurses (just don't forget to water them once in a great while). i'm sure it is interesting there but the problem is that the one's who should be there usually aren't - they're out and about driving everyone else nuts. very good piece of writing all around.

Posted 6 Months Ago


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Thomas W Case

6 Months Ago

Thanks, Pete. The house is great fodder for writing, just ask, Ken Keesey. Lol



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Gee
Had me chuckling Thomas, well done

Posted 6 Months Ago


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Thomas W Case

6 Months Ago

Thank you. I appreciate the comment.
I laughed! There are some thoughts a person has that says more than actual words - you had and owned yours! Maybe such a 'hotel' has similarities with life outside the walls?

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Thomas W Case

6 Months Ago

Thank you so much, I appreciate the comment.
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mou
Perhaps she forgot that she was talking with a writer. Great write, Thomas. I'll check out your book
- mou

Posted 6 Months Ago


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Thomas W Case

6 Months Ago

Thank you mou, I appreciate that.
a case of the inmates guarding the asylum perhaps. you can't tell the players without a scorecard. pretty good stuff complete with prickly nurses (just don't forget to water them once in a great while). i'm sure it is interesting there but the problem is that the one's who should be there usually aren't - they're out and about driving everyone else nuts. very good piece of writing all around.

Posted 6 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Thomas W Case

6 Months Ago

Thanks, Pete. The house is great fodder for writing, just ask, Ken Keesey. Lol

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Thomas W Case
Thomas W Case

Clear Lake, IA



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Thomas W. Case was born in Oxnard. He has published 3 volumes of poetry. The Bullfrog Dreams of Flying, Artichokes, Avocados, and Van Gogh, and Seedy Town Blues. He has won several poetry contests. Hi.. more..

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