For those w/ Mech. Heart Valves

[MikeB]

At the suggestion of a few others, this may bring more happiness to you if you dislike the sound of the tick from the Mech. Heart Valve.

Tick, Tick, Tick by Mike Buchter

Internally I hear the sound,
When I woke up no one was around,
Tick, Tick, Tick
I try to speak but no words come out,
My parents walk in with a terrified pout,
Tick, Tick, Tick
The cries of my wife,
It gave us new life,
Tick, Tick, Tick
That joyous sound,
Thank God I?m alive
Tick, Tick, Tick

 

[wes]

brilliant!

I actually don't mind the sound of my ticking, but I'm only 2 weeks post op!
I can use it to take my pulse, and I can tell if I have any abnormal beats very easily. Also, Osaka is such a noisy city that I barely notice it over the dogs barking, sirens blaring, politicians shouting, and other random urban soundbytes. I guess that's what I get for living in a country that has no noise pollution laws!

I'll work on a haiku for OHS in general. Creative minds gather.

 

[Karlynn]

Thank you for sharing that with us Mike. I do love the sound of my ticking! It says so much. I love the way you said "It gave us new life" - not just you, but our wife and the rest of your family, for life without you would have been tragic for them.

 

[Blanche]

Mike I liked your poem. You are such a positive soul, I sure hope you find a way around the ticking. My husband has had that ticking for 17 years. It's gotten a whole lot quieter as the years passed.

One thing hasn't changed. The cats love to snuggle up to his chest to hear his valve. For him, this is a positive thing.

Kind regards,
Blanche

 

[halleyg]

I really like that! Thanks for sharing!

 

[CThrock]

That says it all "Be Thankful your Alive". I know I am.....

 

[jgibson]

Awesome!!!

Awesome!!!

At the suggestion of a few others, this may bring more happiness to you if you dislike the sound of the tick from the Mech. Heart Valve.

Tick, Tick, Tick by Mike Buchter

Internally I hear the sound,
When I woke up no one was around,
Tick, Tick, Tick
I try to speak but no words come out,
My parents walk in with a terrified pout,
Tick, Tick, Tick
The cries of my wife,
It gave us new life,
Tick, Tick, Tick
That joyous sound,
Thank God I?m alive
Tick, Tick, Tick

Great work Mike!!!

Keep it up!!

 

[rgmcguire]

Thankyou for sharing Mike. When I hear mine ticking it talks to me and says, "I gave you new life and a second chance." And I say thankyou.

Bob