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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Humor, Pictures, Stories and Poems => Topic started by: keefer51 on May 10, 2007, 02:07:15 PM

Title: The Shakes
Post by: keefer51 on May 10, 2007, 02:07:15 PM

This is a poem i wrote about the infection and fever that comes with the catheters we usually get when we start with dialysis: The Shakes: I was talking to Mary when the fever came on. From my head to my feet, I wish i was gone. It starts out slow working it's way to your heart.The poison makes it's home knowing where to start.  Tis the tube in my chest that does this ugly deed. I shake in my chair. Antibiotics is what i need. My eyes droop shut. My hair begins to hurt. I gaze at the machine that beeps an alert.  The nurses come over and see I'm not well. With the look on my face they certainly can tell. My temperature is taken it reads 102.8. Must get the tube before it's too late.  I walk to my truck feeling lonely and blue. Fighting the truth i know what i must do. The seventh time a tube is in my chest. I pray for a quick death. You know the rest.  The last one was the worst, i screamed the whole time. The I.V. isn't working they don't seem to mind. Another patient to them. "Lets get this one out the door." I'm still shaking as i walk i wonder what for.  Keith.

Title: Re: The Shakes
Post by: goofynina on May 10, 2007, 02:43:22 PM

Damn Keith,  that is awesome, keep on writing my friend,   :clap;

Title: Re: The Shakes
Post by: Razman on May 10, 2007, 02:46:36 PM

Great poem  :clap;

Title: Re: The Shakes
Post by: tamara on May 11, 2007, 07:38:26 PM

Cool Poem !

 :2thumbsup; :clap; :2thumbsup;

Tamara xxx ooo

Title: Re: The Shakes
Post by: Earlinda on May 12, 2007, 01:39:42 PM

Wow!  You have a real sense of putting in to words the things we have to endure.  I really enjoy your poetry keep it up my friend!

 :cuddle; Earlinda




EDITED:  Fixed  :cuddle; icon - Goofynina/Admin.