Ain't That The Truth
Viewing comments for Chapter 15 "Six Figure Bill"Short poems poking fun at the human condition.
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Comment from Glasstruth
Hospitals are notorious for charging what never was. Doctors and nurses usually defend their profession by saying you don't understand what really goes on and they defend it with all the good they've accomplished which they did, but there's two sides to a coin. Love the picture that accompanies this. Wonderfully done! Les
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Hospitals are notorious for charging what never was. Doctors and nurses usually defend their profession by saying you don't understand what really goes on and they defend it with all the good they've accomplished which they did, but there's two sides to a coin. Love the picture that accompanies this. Wonderfully done! Les
Comment Written 27-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Thanks, Les. An itemized bill is scary with an aspirin often costing five dollars or more. On the other hand, the profit keeps the hospital going.
Comment from juliesibs
Oh so true. Don't ask questions, just pay the bill. That makes the medical community go around today. Wonderful 5-7-5 poem. You did a great job.
Have a awesome weekend.
Julie
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Oh so true. Don't ask questions, just pay the bill. That makes the medical community go around today. Wonderful 5-7-5 poem. You did a great job.
Have a awesome weekend.
Julie
Comment Written 27-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Thanks, Julie. A bit of a social commentary here for sure.
Comment from rstonerjr
Very imaginative and out of the box write.Gritty topic but your presentation show both the foolishness of this issue and the inherent trauma of this topic. Such an economy of words with such a giant message,well done. Robt.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Very imaginative and out of the box write.Gritty topic but your presentation show both the foolishness of this issue and the inherent trauma of this topic. Such an economy of words with such a giant message,well done. Robt.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Wow! I'm framing this review. Thanks, Robert.
Comment from alexisleech
Having spent a fair amount of time in the States, and having friends and family there, I appreciate the National Health system here in the UK so much. No monthly bills, even dental care is free of charge, whatever your age or status. In Scotland, even the prescriptions are free. Your clever 5-7-5 reminds me yet again!
Alexis x
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Having spent a fair amount of time in the States, and having friends and family there, I appreciate the National Health system here in the UK so much. No monthly bills, even dental care is free of charge, whatever your age or status. In Scotland, even the prescriptions are free. Your clever 5-7-5 reminds me yet again!
Alexis x
Comment Written 27-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Sounds like a good deal, but there must be some drawbacks. Long waits? No choice of doctor?
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
This is clever - almost like gallows humor - except this has to do with a cancer SURVIVOR. Therein is the good news. Syllable counts are correct. Good luck to you, Jeanie Mercer
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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This is clever - almost like gallows humor - except this has to do with a cancer SURVIVOR. Therein is the good news. Syllable counts are correct. Good luck to you, Jeanie Mercer
Comment Written 27-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Thanks, Jeannie. Yes, it would be much worse if the patient died leaving the family with all those bills!
Comment from Eternal Muse
Oh, where did my last six go? This is phenomenal. The double entendre in the last line is priceless. Big "C" is a sad subject, but any survivor with a sense of humir would appreciate this poem.
Superb entry, should be one of the top contenders.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Oh, where did my last six go? This is phenomenal. The double entendre in the last line is priceless. Big "C" is a sad subject, but any survivor with a sense of humir would appreciate this poem.
Superb entry, should be one of the top contenders.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Thanks, yeltel, for the invisible six. LOL
Wasn't sure how reviewers would feel about Cancer humor, but so far, so good. :-)
Comment from ronnie k
"LUM SUM,' Lol if there is a smile, a small amount of joy to be found, you my friend somehow have access to it, thank you with a smile Ronnie k
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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"LUM SUM,' Lol if there is a smile, a small amount of joy to be found, you my friend somehow have access to it, thank you with a smile Ronnie k
Comment Written 27-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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You're welcome, Ronnie. I couldn't resist this pun.
Comment from judiverse
Those bills can be overwhelming! Best of luck in the contest. 5-7-5 syllable count is right-on, and it is humorous. If the doctor says "lump sum," I figure the doctor has removed one or more cancerous lumps. Several years ago, my husband was seriously injured in an accident--hit by an auto while he was riding his bicycle. He suffered a concussion and was hospitalized for several weeks and received therapy. When he was released, at least 10 medical staff gathered around a table, all of whom were owed money for some service or other. Costs are staggering. judi
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Those bills can be overwhelming! Best of luck in the contest. 5-7-5 syllable count is right-on, and it is humorous. If the doctor says "lump sum," I figure the doctor has removed one or more cancerous lumps. Several years ago, my husband was seriously injured in an accident--hit by an auto while he was riding his bicycle. He suffered a concussion and was hospitalized for several weeks and received therapy. When he was released, at least 10 medical staff gathered around a table, all of whom were owed money for some service or other. Costs are staggering. judi
Comment Written 27-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Accidents costing so much can bankrupt a family if they don't have insurance. Thanks for sharing your story. I'm glad your husband survived. A bike has no chance against an car.
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The helmet he was wearing was totally shattered. Can't imagine what would have happened to his head if he hadn't been wearing it. judi
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
This is a superb entry into the competition. A great social commentary and excellent play on words (which I am a big fan of). This should do very well in the contest.
Great entry. (just needs speech marks at start of final line)
GMG
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Hi there,
This is a superb entry into the competition. A great social commentary and excellent play on words (which I am a big fan of). This should do very well in the contest.
Great entry. (just needs speech marks at start of final line)
GMG
Comment Written 27-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Thanks so much GMG for catching my error and for your encouraging review. I was fearful some would take offense.
Comment from rspoet
This is beyond funny. Poignant, funny, sad all at once.
Great entry
Spot on photograph, "sums" it up perfectly
Patient response, "law suit?"
Doctor needs to be sensitized.
Excellent
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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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This is beyond funny. Poignant, funny, sad all at once.
Great entry
Spot on photograph, "sums" it up perfectly
Patient response, "law suit?"
Doctor needs to be sensitized.
Excellent
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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LOL. So glad you enjoyed. I couldn't resist that pun.