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« on: December 14, 2009, 09:19:12 AM »

Kidney donor's night-before-surgery poem

(AP) – 8 hours ago

WASHINGTON — On the eve of their dual surgeries, Tom Otten of suburban St. Louis tried to ease his nervous wife, Irene, by composing this poem about the impending donation of his left kidney:

'Twas the night before surgery and all through the body

Two kidneys were resting, no need to go potty.

The liver spoke up and to the kidneys did nag

"One of you is going for a trip, you better pack a bag."

The kidneys ignored him for they knew he was drunk

They never liked the liver, he was a smart--- punk.

Right kidney said to left, "I hope it is me

Because I feel sorry for anyone who just cannot pee."

Left kidney said back, "No I'll be the one."

Right kidney replied, "You have all the fun."

Realizing that they would see each other no more

The two kidneys decided to celebrate galore.

They stole the liver's whiskey and began to drink

But then the anus showed up and put up a stink.

"Be quiet up there, I must get my rest."

He said it with anger and not in jest.

So the kidneys obeyed and put an end to the clatter

And said to each other, it really did not matter

If one is to leave and one is to stay.

They knew they would both be OK.

They said their goodbyes and had a good hug

Until a hand reached in and gave one a tug.

"Goodbye and good luck," shouted the one on the right.

"Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!"

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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2009, 03:20:38 PM »

So cute, thanks Karol.  I sent it along to my donor.
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2009, 06:22:18 PM »

Love it! Sent it to my brother who will be donating his kidney to me at the end of the month.  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2009, 08:31:39 PM »

Excellent!  :clap;   Is it weird that I teared up when the two kidneys were saying goodbye to one another?   :(
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« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2009, 01:19:02 AM »

so cool, i just sent it to my potentional donor as well. ! :thx;
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