Requiescat in Pace
a satiric limerick80 total reviews
Comment from Donovan
The only people I know turned away from appointments are those on Medicare. I have never known anyone turned away from medical treatment for lack of money....of course there are apocryphal stories....Our system is broken, absolutely...but unfortunately all the solutions are not fixing the broken parts...in my opinion.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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The only people I know turned away from appointments are those on Medicare. I have never known anyone turned away from medical treatment for lack of money....of course there are apocryphal stories....Our system is broken, absolutely...but unfortunately all the solutions are not fixing the broken parts...in my opinion.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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Donovan, I went to a family practice in the suburbs for over twenty years as a paying customer for my children and myself. When I lost my job and asked to be treated just once without payment, I was told they did not take charity cases. This is not apocryphal - I can tell you the name and address of the medical practice. Thanks, my friend. Brooke :-)
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I know there are examples...the system is broke...we just need to fix it...the cure can not be worse than the affliction. Anyway....I hope you got well and the bastards that turned you away should rot in hell.
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thanks, Donovan - yes, the clinic is a wonderful place - the doctors and nurses volunteer on their days off - they are competent, efficient, friendly - and I actually wait a far shorter time there than at the high-priced place. Nobody there treats patients as if they are charity cases - they take their time and run tests, ask questions, do thorough exams - as a matter of fact, the only time I've ever complained that a doctor rushed through a visit was back at the high-priced place! LOL
Comment from Aussie
It just goes to show, doesn't matter if you have health insurance or not; when you gotta go, you gotta go. I liked your satire, methinks you have more up your sleeve to enlighten the masses and take away the dreary day, a laugh a day keeps the doctor at bay; we hope. Thanks for being you.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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It just goes to show, doesn't matter if you have health insurance or not; when you gotta go, you gotta go. I liked your satire, methinks you have more up your sleeve to enlighten the masses and take away the dreary day, a laugh a day keeps the doctor at bay; we hope. Thanks for being you.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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Thanks so much, Kay - glad this one made you laugh and think too!! Brooke :-)
Comment from Belinda
Actually I think things like this do not happen in the US, Brooke. From the films and TV serials like ER and Grey's Anatomy I have the impression that patients are admitted first without having to pay down payment or show insurance papers. How sad if it is otherwise, like described in this sad poem of a man 'his fate sealing'. Short, strong words you use here, Brooke. (Btw I take this opportunity to also congratulate you for your popular poem on Rush. )
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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Actually I think things like this do not happen in the US, Brooke. From the films and TV serials like ER and Grey's Anatomy I have the impression that patients are admitted first without having to pay down payment or show insurance papers. How sad if it is otherwise, like described in this sad poem of a man 'his fate sealing'. Short, strong words you use here, Brooke. (Btw I take this opportunity to also congratulate you for your popular poem on Rush. )
Comment Written 27-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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I went to a private practice family practice for over twenty years, paying for all my visits and using insurance from their father for all my children's visits. Over a couple of decades, they made a pretty penny from us. When I lost my job my kids were grown and moved away, but there came a time I needed to see a doctor and my OWN doctor's practice that I had been a patient of for over two decades refused to make the appointment for me because they do not take charity cases. Yes, emergency rooms must take people, but doctors in their offices do not have to at all!! Thanks, Belinda. Brooke :-)
Comment from Blaidd Drwg
Hiya, Brooke. Just got back from a 12-day vacation, so I expect it'll take days, weeks, to catch up, if ever, so if I don't get to all of your submissions I hope you understand.
I'm guessing the satire is above my head; why would they turn him away if he had insurance. :)
John
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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Hiya, Brooke. Just got back from a 12-day vacation, so I expect it'll take days, weeks, to catch up, if ever, so if I don't get to all of your submissions I hope you understand.
I'm guessing the satire is above my head; why would they turn him away if he had insurance. :)
John
Comment Written 27-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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no, it says WITHOUT reassurance he had insurance, meaning he did not have it :-) Good to see you, John - it's great to have you back - while you were away I fell in love with the rondeau :-) I hope you had a great time :-) Brooke
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doh! Must still be in vacation mode. :) Had a great time thanks, and I learned something: Vacation you-know-what is even better than make-up you know what :) Cold Norhteren California secluded beaches are great at night :) TMI, right?
Comment from fictionwriter
Oh how true that is. I ran ambulance for ten years and I've seen that exact thing happen. Like they really don't care about people, just the money. Very sad but true. Great job.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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Oh how true that is. I ran ambulance for ten years and I've seen that exact thing happen. Like they really don't care about people, just the money. Very sad but true. Great job.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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Thanks, Joy - that must be a job that results in all sorts of stories!! Brooke
Comment from fastdigits
A topical limerick cleverly
structured. For this one you
did not need any author's notes
as your words did the walking
down the page and nothing further
had to be said.
As always, well done
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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A topical limerick cleverly
structured. For this one you
did not need any author's notes
as your words did the walking
down the page and nothing further
had to be said.
As always, well done
Comment Written 27-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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Thank you, I'm glad you agree it stood on its own. Brooke :-)
Comment from sara-beth
Very good cynicism-the kind that comes from witnessing a lot of crap......as far as limericks go, you did it perfectly, and I found the artwork to be quite the added touch! This was a different surprise from you for me! Sorry if this is a stupid review, but what I mean is, I liked it a lot.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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Very good cynicism-the kind that comes from witnessing a lot of crap......as far as limericks go, you did it perfectly, and I found the artwork to be quite the added touch! This was a different surprise from you for me! Sorry if this is a stupid review, but what I mean is, I liked it a lot.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Sara-beth - it is not a stupid review at all - it would only be stupid if you said you hated my poem! LOL Brooke :-)
Comment from MsRefusenik
That's a sad but true story I used to witness every day as an admitting clerk at a small Southern Illinois Hospital. I worked nights though when the big shots were gone, and frequently I would admit really sick uninsured patients and feign stupidity the next day. I will always remember one time I put one in a private room. The boss lady came to me wide-eyed and spitting fire the next a.m. and said, "Girl, you better get down on your knees and pray to Jesus that that man has some form of insurance we don't know about." It was disgusting. I really appreciate this limerick. It's so sad. Your heart is always in the right place. You're like Ted Kennedy that way. Thanks for writing it. Maryellen
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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That's a sad but true story I used to witness every day as an admitting clerk at a small Southern Illinois Hospital. I worked nights though when the big shots were gone, and frequently I would admit really sick uninsured patients and feign stupidity the next day. I will always remember one time I put one in a private room. The boss lady came to me wide-eyed and spitting fire the next a.m. and said, "Girl, you better get down on your knees and pray to Jesus that that man has some form of insurance we don't know about." It was disgusting. I really appreciate this limerick. It's so sad. Your heart is always in the right place. You're like Ted Kennedy that way. Thanks for writing it. Maryellen
Comment Written 27-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Maryellen - I was turned away from the private practice I had been a patient of along with my children for over twenty years as paying customers when I lost my job and asked to be treated one time for free. To say I was disgusted with them is to put it lightly. Good for you!!!
Brooke :-)
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Oh you have expressed your feelings well in this work showing how much weight, money and insurance carry in society well done regards Fuller
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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Oh you have expressed your feelings well in this work showing how much weight, money and insurance carry in society well done regards Fuller
Comment Written 27-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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Fuller, thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Psychonaut X
While most limericks are more ribald in nature, I think social satire is a perfect fit for this form. Plus, I know how you like to bend the rules. ;) That being said, this was an excellent write! Not only is it a witty commentary on the state of our health care system, it had great rhymes and word choices. "Reassurance" with "insurance" was brilliant. I also loved the accompanying image. Fantastic stuff!
Chris
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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While most limericks are more ribald in nature, I think social satire is a perfect fit for this form. Plus, I know how you like to bend the rules. ;) That being said, this was an excellent write! Not only is it a witty commentary on the state of our health care system, it had great rhymes and word choices. "Reassurance" with "insurance" was brilliant. I also loved the accompanying image. Fantastic stuff!
Chris
Comment Written 27-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Chris - it is good to see you. Yeah, ribald and I don't go together all that well when it comes to my writing it. LOL Glad you enjoyed this! Brooke :-)
