Not all operations
take place in hospitals.
Some men,
like surgeons
so deftly trespass
on your life
your body
your soul
and never even
stay for dinner.
This marvelous response showed up in comments all the way from Cairns, Australia. If you have missed the opportunity to read this wonderful author, click on her link. She has the gift of childhood memories as if through a microscope. Thank you Colleen!
by Colleen DuBois Colleen in Cairns
How often we allow them
to dissect our innards
heart and soul
We place our faith in their hands
With feigned innocence and wonder
(as they have performed this procedure
many times before)
they push and they pull
Meanwhile we wince and grit our teeth
reluctanct to reveal the pain
that doubles
when we are left the bill!
Sara Fryd 
Hmmm…and how often we allow them
to dissect our innards
heart and soul
We place or faith in their hands
With feigned innocence and wonder
(as they have performed this procedure
many times before)
they push and they pull
Meanwhile we wince and grit our teeth
reluctanct to reveal the pain
that doubles
when we are left the bill !
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Awww, Sara of my soul, only you know how to say the words. My heart…so true. Wonderful work!
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So true. True of some women too, I suppose.Wonderful, Sara.
And Colleen–YES–love this.
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Surgery that is at work at an ectomy, not stitching pieces together. Nice work Sara and Colleen.
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You always allow me to make a journey into the places once anesthetized. Another look yet invaluable none-the-less.
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Both of these say something so wonderfully pointed and yet, subdued. Wonderful work!
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I wish the surgeries were done with a scalpel, instead of them just going in and ripping things out, like hearts. Those are hard to repair!
I have learned, through no real desire of my own, that I’m a good seamstress. 😉
Great job on this, and you too Colleen!
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Thank you Sara. You always inspire me with your insightful words every time I visit your blog ! The words flow easily in response to your thoughts and musings. Kindred Spirits indeed !
And thanks to everyone else too !
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