T'was the night before surgery.......

[athul]

T'was the night before surgery
and all through the house
My kids are all screaming
they just saw a mouse.

The tree, it stands tall
with a star for the topping
The bottom is covered
I've finished my shopping.

My loft is all ready
with a big screen TV
a robe and soft slippers
and recliner for me.

With a bell at the ready
to summon for aid
My kids don't quite care
My wife wants a maid.

I told her that's possible
as I pulled out my wand
She wished for her mother
I wished for a young blonde.

Well, a comment like that
was the wrong thing to say
To the woman I love
before surgery day.

Cause, she said something quickly
I wasn't for sure
If I had to recall it
It was , "Hey Andy, up yours!!"

Soon I'll lay down in bed
with my wife by my side
getting ready for morning
when I start my big ride

I write this next verse
as a tribute in life
That I wouldn't be crap
If it weren't for my wife.

She's thoughtful and caring
regardless of me
She's a wonderful mother
The best wife there could be.

So as I commit to the following day
I'd like all in VR.com land to hear what I say
Thanks TONS for the advice, the stories & cheer
Have a great Christmas day & Happy New Year!

Thanks to all
till I log on again

andy -(well, that took care of another hour)

 

[geebee]

Hey Andy,

Love your poem. Here is a poem I wrote last year and I thought it was time to share it again. Slightly different but the same sentiment.

Again, since I am in Cincy, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your family.

Take care and Godspeed. It sounds like you are in very capable hands.


TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE SURGERY
AND ALL THROUGH THE WARD
NOT A CREATURE WAS STIRRING
ALL THE NURSES WERE BORED

THE PATIENTS WERE ALL TUCKED
AWAY IN THEIR BEDS
WHILE SCARY VISIONS OF CHEST
TUBES DANCED IN THEIR HEADS

AND I IN MY HOSPITAL GOWN
IN MY BLANKETS ALL WRAPPED
HAD JUST SETTLED DOWN FOR
A LONG NIGHT WITH NO NAP

WHEN OFF DOWN THE HALL
THERE AROSE SUCH A CLATTER
I JUMPED OUT OF BED TO
SEE WHAT WAS THE MATTER

I HEADED OUT OF MY ROOM
AND RAN TO THE STATION
THE NURSES WERE WAITING
IN GREAT EXPECTATION

THE NOISE GOT MUCH LOUDER
WE ALL WAITED TO VIEW
AND THE CLATTER GOT CLOSER
AND THE NOISES THEY GREW

THEN OFF IN THE DISTANCE
SOME FIGURES APPEARED
IT SEEMED TO BE SANTA
AND EIGHT TINY REINDEER

I MUST BE DREAMING I SAID
AS SANTA ASKED ME TO STATE
WHAT I MIGHT WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
WHAT WOULD REALLY BE GREAT

I WALKED UP TO SANTA
AND WHISPERED INTO HIS EAR
THE ONLY THING I WANTED
FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR


I WENT BACK TO MY ROOM
AND AWOKE TWO DAYS LATER
NO CHEST TUBES AROUND
AND NO VENTILATOR

I ASKED WHAT HAD HAPPENED
SURGERY?S OVER THEY SAID
AND NOW YOU ARE BACK
IN YOUR ROOM AND YOUR BED

AND OUT OF MY WINDOW
I SAW A GREAT SLEIGH
AND A SMILE FROM SANTA
AS THE SLEIGH FLEW AWAY

YOU ASKED ME TO GIVE YOU
FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR
A TROUBLE FREE SURGERY
WITH NARY A TEAR

BUT WHERE DID YOU COME FROM
I THOUGHT YOU WEREN?T REAL
AS WE GROW OLDER SAID SANTA
WE CAN FORGET HOW TO FEEL

DON?T GIVE IN TO THE PRESSURE
TO LET GO OF YOUR DREAMS
HANG ON TO THE MAGIC
IT?S SO EASY IT SEEMS

I WATCHED AS HE LEFT
AND THEN I DID HEAR
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

[Kay]

Well, Andy, you had me worried for a minute -- although I was rolling on the floor laughing -- about your sanity! But by your closing verses I knew you were in definite command of your senses and I won't worry a bit about that.

As for your surgery, I can really relate! It was exactly one year ago that I had my OHS, so I spent most of December in the recliner and enjoyed Christmas from an entirely new perspective. For one thing, I was just so grateful to have survived the breathing tube. I never doubted I would survive the surgery, just that darned tube. Once it was out, the rest was easy, and I felt so much better almost immediately that any discomfort was well worth it.

But the other thing that hit me last Christmas was that EVERYTHING about Christmas had so much more meaning after my surgery. I just saw everything so much more clearly. Christmas carols I had heard a million times I heard like I was hearing them for the first time. Hokey made-for-tv Christmas would reduce me to tears. My family, my little granddaughters, friends -- I saw each of them as I had never seen them before. I had such a new appreciation for everything around me and such a profound gratitude to God for saving me spiritually in 1981, and now, physically, in 2004, so that I could continue to be a tiny part of His incredible creation a while longer. This Christmas I still feel all of the above; it's just different because now those feelings are competing with the exhaustion, stress, overwork, etc. of real life. Last year it was just me, the recliner, wonderful people waiting on me and the incredible joy of Christmas all around me.

My prediction for you is that your surgery will go perfectly and without complications. You'll go home from the hospital to you loving family and you will enjoy Christmas as never before. I look forward to your next post! You'll be in my prayers until then.

God bless you and be with your wife, family, and surgeons tomorrow.

 

[Wise]

Very good poems indeed.
With words I'd say you have a way.

Wives and Santa, yes we still need.
You two are quite clever, I say!

 

[Guest]

EXCELLENT POEMS!

Thank you for sharing....

And, of course, andy, thoughts/prayers coming your way....


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'Superman'

 

[Curtsmum]

***** Excellent poems, i really enjoyed them both. good luck Andy will be watching for your recovery post and maybe another poem , take care Paula x

 

[Cris N]

Andy,
Very cute, very sweet, and very thoughtful. I enjoyed it immensely... glad you took the time to write it - at least it was a great diversion.

Best of luck with your surgery - I'll keep you in my thoughts & prayers. Will your wife be popping in to keep us up to date?

Cris

 

[Cris N]

Gina,
I wasn't around here last year so your poem is new for me. How delightful and a good reminder of the magic of Christmas - from a tiny baby to the overwhelming generosity of 'Santa'.

Cris

 

[susieq14]

Andy,

I loved your poem and the sweet sentiments for your wife.

You have my very best wishes and prayers for an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery.

Give my best to your wife and children!

Godspeed
Sue

P.S. Gina - you're a very good poet as well! thanks for sharing!

 

[ERIKASMOM]

Smile

Smile

Oh Andy,
Thanks so much for your great poem. It is the night before the night before my daughter's surgery and I really needed something to make me smile and you did it!
I hope everything goes well for you and I will be keeping you in my prayers as well as your wife and family. I can hardly wait to talk to you when you and my daughter are done with the surgery part and are on the way to recovery part and going home!!

Judie

 

[hensylee]

I have always said we have great intelligent, talented, beautiful people here in VR. These posts prove it. Thanks for the poems. Lovely and thoughtful. I am glad you shared with us. Merry Christmas to you, too and the best for the New Year and your newly repaired heart.

 

[PeteGS]

Good Luck

Good Luck

Andy,
I envy your ability to sound so relaxed and at ease the day before your surgery. I'm two days away and I'm taking great courage from your words.

I bet, like me, that you're glad that the timing of this is such that you will be recovering when it's cold outside and close to the festive season. That big TV screen will come in handy and you will have plenty of time to write more poetry and spend valuable time with the family. And when spring comes around and it's warm outside, you'll be up on your feet and able to enjoy it.

Good Luck and I hope it goes well. I'm sure that everything will work out fine.

Peter

 

[Marguerite53]

What wonderful poems. Thanks, Andy for sharing yours and giving US a smile!! Gina it was great to hear yours, too.

Best of luck to you, Andy. With an optimism and healthy attitude like that, I know we'll be hearing back from you before Christmas! Hope your lovely wife will post for you until you're ready.

Best wishes!

Marguerite

 

[BDMc]

Hoping you're in recovery already

Hoping you're in recovery already

Andy, Wonderful way to channel the pre-op feelings! I am with you in spirit! Brian

 

[perkicar]

Andy--
thanks for the poem, I'm glad you put in that ending so your wife didn't kill you before you left for the hospital!! It really is all about the support of loved ones!
I'll be waiting for your wife to tell of your journey over the mountain--we're here for you!

 

[aussigal]

lovely poems indeed...

all the best for todays big day Andy...

we shall be pacing the floor for you soon

while we await your wifes posting of your recovery