Released – v3

I could hardly believe it

but it is so typical

in this land of plenty;

There are two kinds of healthcare

for the haves and have nots

He was released, discharged

aches unexplained

before he was ready;

Caught in the cracks

the gaps in the system

He was sent home with questions

an incomplete diagnosis;

Pushed to the curb

for a lack of insurance

sent home too soon

Now comes working,

a graveyard shift before him,

the clock still ticking;

Hoping there won’t be a crisis

on the weekend

during the holidays

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edited December 28, 2015

Released – v3

(editing version 2)

November 25, 2015

Released – v2

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November 24, 2015

Released

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Released – v2

I could hardly believe it

but it is so typical;

Two kinds of healthcare

the haves and have nots

He was released, discharged

before he was ready;

Caught in the cracks

the gaps in the system

He was sent home with questions

an incomplete diagnosis;

Pushed to the curb

for a lack of insurance

Now comes working

the clock still ticking;

Hoping there won’t be a crisis

during the holidays

=======

November 25, 2015

Released – v2

November 24, 2015

Released

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Released

Released, discharged

before he was ready;

Caught in the cracks

the gaps in the system

Sent home with questions

an incomplete diagnosis;

Pushed to the curb

for a lack of insurance

November 24, 2015

Released

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The angle of the straw – v3

this was important

his hand upon the cup

his hand upon the wheel

charting his own course

a bit of gossamer, of whimsy

reclining his bed

seeking strength

a longing for nourishment

to regain control

the angle of the straw

to achieve his purpose

a quick intake of liquid

to regain his freedom

his hand on the wheel

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Edited September 1, 2013

“The angle of the straw – v3”

Edited August 10, 2013

“The angle of the straw – v2”

March 9, 2013

“The angle of the straw”

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The angle of the straw – v2

this was important

a bit of gossamer, of whimsy

reclining his bed

seeking strength

a longing for nourishment

to regain control

power over himself

the angle of the straw

to achieve his purpose

a quick intake of liquid

to regain his freedom

his hand on the wheel

------

Edited August 10, 2013

“The angle of the straw – v2”

March 9, 2013

“The angle of the straw”

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Just In Case – v2

so much of that space,

the sterile hospital room

things in place, just in case,

 something immediate

should happen

tube for oxygen

the IV at the ready

tissues just in case

a sneeze comes over us

a phone in case it rings

bringing us close to another

a bell to push

to bring assistance running

a basin for the oops. . .

and a receptacle for the other

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Edited March 19, 2013

March 9, 2013

“Just in Case”

around the hospital bed

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Just In Case

so much of that space,

of our lives for that matter,

just in case, something immediate

should happen

tissues just in case

a sneeze comes over us

a phone in case it rings

bringing us close to another

a bell to push

to bring assistance running

a basin for the oops

and a receptacle for the other

------

March 9, 2013

around the hospital bed

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The angle of the straw

this was important

a bit of gossamer, of whimsy

reclining his bed

seeking strength

a longing for nourishment

to regain control

the angle of the straw

to achieve his purpose

a quick intake of liquid

to regain his freedom

his hand on the wheel

------

March 9, 2013

drinking Glucerna
at the hospital

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