Comment from cheyennewy

Excellent

Hi Brooke...I had to take a second look at your name after reading this. Certainly different but very well written. I like the satire and the picture really sets it off. Maybe one day this sad state of affairs we fine our health care in will disappear. Well done....blessings....chey

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009

Thank you, Chey - glad you like the satiric side of me :-) Brooke

Comment from another jim

Excellent

Ah, this one got a LOL response from me, so it must be good! Sadly, this sort of thing probably happens a lot more than we imagine. (The lack of insurance, not the LOL!)

Just so droll and witty, and that last line with the twisted up phrasing was too much. And the artwork...talk about a perfect fit!

Nice. And there's a series of these coming soon to our little screens? I'll be waiting...

Thanks for the laugh...Jim.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009

Thanks, Jim, from one of the millions of uninsured :-) Glad you like the ways of satire :-) Brooke

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I enjoyed the Latin and ghoulish picture ensemble. This is terrific social satire in the guise of an innocent limerick. I'll be expecting one more, to make a trilogy!

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009

Thanks, Joan - I'm sure there will be at least once more, though maybe not all in a row! Brooke :-)

reply by Joan E. on 27-Aug-2009

Oh, but I so wanted them in a row, now that my exhaustion has passed! However, I can be patient until next Wednesday, when we leave for the annual Ashland Oregon Shakespeare Festival. -Joan

Comment from Nanny 6

Excellent

Health care reform as it will be in the future. A little scary for us over fiftys people. No guarantees for our future except the decision of which meds will make us more comfortable in the end. good thought for the day, Brooke. Judy

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009

I certainly hope there will be reform in the future that allows us all access. Thank you, Judy. Brooke :-)

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Wow, Brooke, this is so different in tone and tenor from what I am acustomed to for your work! You are incredibly versatile with form, stlye and also content.

Very well composed limerick.
Good presentation as well.
No nits

Hugs,
rd

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009

rama devi, thank you - I try not to pigeon hole myself - I would hate everyone to think I'm just the flower poem lady or just the rondeau lady. Brooke :-)

Comment from perunest

Excellent

You must have the most incredible dictionary in your head! You always find the perfect combination of words, inserting them into the appropriate poetic format to give us the most timely and exquisite comments, lessons, and pure feeling that moves a reader right down to her toes. Of course, all this grows from a generous, caring soul
without which these might be just words, but when you breathe life into them, Brook, you have no idea of their power. Thank you for all your poetic gifts. Carolyn

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009

I must admit I checked on how to spell the title! LOL Thank you so much, Carolyn :-) Brooke

Comment from AndStuff

Good

Is this a satire against doctors? Or against the way health insurance works? I'm a little confused which is why I give 4 stars instead of five.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009

It is both, actually - against a lack of insurance for all and against doctors who care more about getting payment than treating people. My children and I went to the same family practice for over 20 years and always paid. When I had no job and no way to pay, I went to them once and asked for treatment without payment and was turned away despite my years of being a paying customer. I was mad at a country that left me without insurance and pissed at doctors who couldn't be bothered we me - it never occurred to me I could only be mad at one or the other. Hope that clarifies things. Thanks, Brooke

reply by AndStuff on 27-Aug-2009

Yes, that clarifies a lot.

Comment from Margaret Snowdon

Excellent

Wow! This is different
for you, my friend....
a clever piece indeed,
and what a picture!!

Well penned, my friend.
Margaret

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009

Thank you, Margaret - I like to keep changing things up! Brooke :-)

Comment from sgalletti

Excellent

Hey there Brooke. Love it when you write satire as I particularly enjoy this witty side. Did you mean he had "no" insurance? Why was he turned away if he did? Best, Sue

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009

without reassurance the man had insurance - there was no assurance he had insurance, so yes, I mean he had no insurance. Thanks, Sue - glad you like the satire :-) Brooke

Comment from Adri7enne

Excellent

That was a sardonic, edgy little rhyme, Brook. I thought it was a follow up to Ted Kennedy's passing but soon knew it was nothing like. Satire, eh? Never been my forte. I misunderstand it a lot. I liked this one.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2009

Since I was a kid I've loved to read satire - it is my favorite form of literature if I'm forced to choose. Yes, I know from my years of teaching how often it is misunderstood - even the greatest satirists in history have had their work misinterpreted. Jonathan Swift's brilliant A Modest Proposal is a great case in point. thanks so much, Adrienne. Brooke