Requiescat in Pace
a satiric limerick80 total reviews
Comment from mstad55
As one looking for a treat to read
there was no meat, nor even mead.
A sad day to say the least, when even
poem had no feast. What happened to the
flower and sun, when happiness had just
begun. And what of the rain that cleansed
things new. Where is the spirit of man to make
things right and true? No laughter nor tear
just melancholy here.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2009
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As one looking for a treat to read
there was no meat, nor even mead.
A sad day to say the least, when even
poem had no feast. What happened to the
flower and sun, when happiness had just
begun. And what of the rain that cleansed
things new. Where is the spirit of man to make
things right and true? No laughter nor tear
just melancholy here.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2009
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Sorry for the sad poem, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from dtimes3
Right on the money. And, quite an appropriate picture to accompany (sorry, trying to get enough review words in here) this wonderful limerick!
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2009
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Right on the money. And, quite an appropriate picture to accompany (sorry, trying to get enough review words in here) this wonderful limerick!
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2009
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You men always have trouble with the word count - women are much more touchy feely and usually have plenty to say, connecting with the feelings and the experience. LOL Thanks, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Just2Write
Appropriately gruesome. How many times must a sick person be turned away from the halls of healing before it is figured out that the insurance for profit method of health care is not working? In this area, I am certain that the Canadian way is better by far than the American one. It isn't the best, but I have the peace of mind knowing that I will not be turned away, EVER - and that I may have to wait for care, but at least its coming.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2009
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Appropriately gruesome. How many times must a sick person be turned away from the halls of healing before it is figured out that the insurance for profit method of health care is not working? In this area, I am certain that the Canadian way is better by far than the American one. It isn't the best, but I have the peace of mind knowing that I will not be turned away, EVER - and that I may have to wait for care, but at least its coming.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2009
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Oh, I am certain of that too!!! Thank you, Rose, my reasonable friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Peter@Poole
It's good to find that someone can write a limerick without feeling that they have to be bawdy or vulgard. Cleverly crafted. Peter
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2009
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It's good to find that someone can write a limerick without feeling that they have to be bawdy or vulgard. Cleverly crafted. Peter
Comment Written 30-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2009
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Thank you, Peter - I like the idea of satiric limericks and need to think up some more! Brooke :-)
Comment from Soulester
Hi, Brooke, I am so glad to see Fan Story's own Meistersinger is doing a series of satirical limericks. A friend was just now reading "Resquiscat in Pace" over my shoulder and said, "That is astonishing." I totally agree. Love it! Mary
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2009
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Hi, Brooke, I am so glad to see Fan Story's own Meistersinger is doing a series of satirical limericks. A friend was just now reading "Resquiscat in Pace" over my shoulder and said, "That is astonishing." I totally agree. Love it! Mary
Comment Written 30-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2009
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Mary, I am embarrassed it has taken so long to respond to this wonderfully generous and thoughtful review. Some old reviews got lost below newer ones. Thank you SO much. Brooke :-)
Comment from easyeverett
And take that Mr. Limbaugh, Hannity, Beck, Savage, FOX NEWS, GRIM REAPER. Excellent poetic my friend both in skill
and in cold, hard honesty. tom
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2009
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And take that Mr. Limbaugh, Hannity, Beck, Savage, FOX NEWS, GRIM REAPER. Excellent poetic my friend both in skill
and in cold, hard honesty. tom
Comment Written 30-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2009
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Thanks, Tom - you've given me a good laugh to start my Sunday morning :-) I hope your Sunday is a great one :-) Brooke
Comment from --Turtle.
Hi adewpearl,
Read this poem, found it scary, and well written too. thought about if it was legal to do that, thought about, gee, do I have enough money to live.
Nice picture, fits with the overall tone of the peom.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2009
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Hi adewpearl,
Read this poem, found it scary, and well written too. thought about if it was legal to do that, thought about, gee, do I have enough money to live.
Nice picture, fits with the overall tone of the peom.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2009
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Emergency rooms can't turn people away, but private practice offices can and do - this is based on a personal experience with a practice I and my children were paying patients of for over 20 years until I lost my job and the very first time I asked to be seen without ability to pay their fees, I was told they did not take charity cases. And even people with insurance find they are often turned down for many procedures that are somehow deemed unnecessary despite the doctor saying they are essential.
Horror stories abound. Thanks so much. Brooke :-)
Comment from c_lucas
This is a well written limerick with a good moral. At one time in American history, the poor were left to die. There is very good imagery and descriptive scheme.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2009
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This is a well written limerick with a good moral. At one time in American history, the poor were left to die. There is very good imagery and descriptive scheme.
Comment Written 29-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Charlie - I appreciate your thoughtful comments :-) Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie
Comment from pixiemillie
How many suffer this same fate, Brooke. With no reassurance of insurance they are sent on their way. Although we know for some there are free clinics and ER's that must see patients that walk through the doors- -but not all of the uninsured are aware of these services. Good point made here regarding the need for changes in health insurance. Thank you. RoS
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2009
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How many suffer this same fate, Brooke. With no reassurance of insurance they are sent on their way. Although we know for some there are free clinics and ER's that must see patients that walk through the doors- -but not all of the uninsured are aware of these services. Good point made here regarding the need for changes in health insurance. Thank you. RoS
Comment Written 29-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2009
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I found a wonderful free clinic after the family practice I had been a paying patient of for over 20 years turned me away when I lost my job and asked them one time to treat me without fee. This is a practice in the suburbs that my children and I had paid full fees to many times over the years - they should hang their heads in shame. Thanks, Rose of Sharon. Brooke
Comment from StevenJosephBruening
A very fine satirical limerick indeed! And such a current topic given the state of health care in America today. Love the latin title - may he rest in peace (indeed!).
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2009
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A very fine satirical limerick indeed! And such a current topic given the state of health care in America today. Love the latin title - may he rest in peace (indeed!).
Comment Written 29-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2009
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Steven, my apologies for this delayed reply and my thanks for an excellent review :-) Brooke
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No problem, Brooke.
~ Steven
