Back from the dead
The tomb did not consume
I am being dramatic
It was just an MRI
It felt like a tomb,
except for the meditation music
I could have selected Alternative Rock
Is there a Spotify playlist across the River Styx?
What tunes comfort that lonely sail?
I don’t know; it was just an MRI
You enter an MRI breast scan face-down,
midsection supported by a narrow bar, breasts—
one still bruised from biopsy—dangling,
Don’t move, for 45 minutes
It is uncomfortable
I am not being dramatic
Technicians cover your eyes with a warm cloth before you enter,
pipe music through headphones
to distract you
from the loud bangs, clicks, whirs
of the mechanical tomb
You choose the tune,
The playlist, so you don’t forget
This isn’t a tomb
Don’t move
It felt like a tomb—
cramped, ill-fitted, distressing, dark
I am back
I am not being dramatic
I am struck by the light at the end of the MRI tunnel
Comforted by the playlist
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©2020 Tanya Cliff
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Powerful thank you for sharing friend
Thank you so much! I am glad you felt it. Have a wonderful week. 😊
Oh.you are really brave.written a poem on treatment of diseases. Most beautiful poem.Weldon,Dear Tanya🌷
Thank you so much, Aruna! Have a beautiful week, my friend. 💕
You are most welcome,dear!!💖
Welcome back! Great description of a place I hope I don’t have to experience.
Thank you so much, Leona! I send many wishes for health and happiness your way. It is good to be back! 🥰
And in the end, healing and happier, your tomb was really a womb – a fresh chance at a better life. Only the best wishes coming your way. Peace and Happiness, my friend. C&C ^.^
Thank you so much, Chris and Carol! Have a wonderful week, you two! 🥰
powerful descriptions!
Thank you so much, Gina! Have a wonderful week!
you are welcome Tanya, and much blessings to you too.
Thank you for the share, Stephen! 😊
This is so descriptive Tanya. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much, Colleen! Have a beautiful week.
Very powerful, Tanya!
Thank you so much, Alexis! Have a wonderful week. 🥰
Wow, Tanya, so descriptive…thinking of you and sending lots of love and light! xxx
Thank you so much, Ally! That means a lot to me. ❤️
I didn’t have a playlist when I had my mri. All i had was the mri noises. Sorry you’re going through all that stuff. Good to read your stuff again though.
Thank you so much, Steven! It is good to be back. I missed you!
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
Thanks for the share, Chuck.
Always a pleasure sharing your words, Tanya!
xo
Thank you so much for the mention, Stephen! 😊
Most powerful sound of suffering.you are really brave and great who can suffer in all ways.bravo,dear Tanya❤❤❤
That means a lot to me, Aruna! Thank you.❤️
I am glad you liked my comment,dear tanya💕💕💕💕💝
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I will share this too! Wow.. me and my sneaky fingers! Cheers 🙂
Lol
Thank you for the share! Have a wonderful weekend! 😘
Don’t tell me what to do. 😉 Jk.. you too.
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Idk, I guess you are free to have a crappy weekend, but I hope it is a great one anyway. 😘
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