Matters of the Heart

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Fri, 21 Jan 2022
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14 comments
 

I've recently had an op,
also called a procedure,
because I suffered
a cardiac seizure.

I thought the consultant
was talking about art
but he was referring
to my dickey heart.

He didn't speak
of hermetic symbolism
but had a theory
about acute embolism.

The surgeon revealed
the firm intention
of performing himself
the delicate intervention.

Was the nurse smiling?
I didn't like to ask.
Her mouth was hiding
behind a mask.

 

© Luigi Pagano 2022

 

Certificate U
Poem
Are you being versed?
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Is this really autobiography, Luigi? If so, recently or awhile ago? Rhiannon12

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Good morning, Rhiannon.
It is based on personal experience but it may sound more dramatic than it is. Three days ago, during a minor procedure, my heart went aflutter briefly but unexpectedly. This set in motion lots of concerned investigations by the medical staff but I'm OK.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Glad you're OK, Luigi. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thank you.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Those days this guy couldn't understand why all the doctors were all wearing masks untill he got the bills. Now everyone is wearing masks like superheroes or bankrobbers.

Cheers Luigi! Nolan

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Nolan, while it is wise to think about the bills, what worries me is the number of pills that the doctors prescribe.

Cheers, Luigi.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It must have been a very frightening experience Luigi, not only for you, but for your wife too. I'm sure being able to write a poem about your hospital incident must help.Thank goodness you're still with us.

Take care, 

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thank you, Jenny. I only learned of what had happened afterward and know that the doctors took very good care. 

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by celticman on

when we face death, we pluck our heart in jest. 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

How true, Jack. A very apt definition.My thanks for the comment and accompanying cherries.

Best, Luigi.

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

I hope you're going to email a copy of this to the surgeon? I bet they don't get much poetic response to their work! Well deserved cherries, and I'm so pleased you're through the unexpected blip. Apologies of I've already mentjoned it, but I hope you'll join us at the reading event? It would be lovely if you could

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks for your nice words, Claudine. Of course, I shall be delighted to take part in the reading even. I shall have to enroll.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Mark Say on

Good that you can create something light hearted from a little trauma.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Trying to remain positive, Mark. We can only hope for the best.

Best, Luigi