fdelano Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Cut the Deck Neuro Fowler watches Tom Lee's eyes for reaction to her diagnosis: Tumor doubled in size; surgery necessary ASAP. Tom Lee watches neuro Fowler's eyes for reflections of fear and concern. Both sit quietly, each contemplating the future. Neuro Fowler first lowers her eyes to look at the films she has already gleaned, even memorized and confirmed. Tom Lee finally speaks to neuro Fowler. How soon is ASAP? Did you bring a scalpel in your purse today? Neuro Fowler smiles at the old man's bravado and his dismissal of the gravity of her grave pronouncement. Dont sweat it, doctor. You didnt cause the blob in my noggin; you just happened to find the goddamed thing. Mr. Lee, you do understand the intricacy involved in surgery at such a vulnerable place, right where the optic nerves cross? Doctor Fowler, you do under- stand that I have managed to stay alive through much worse odds than these, dont you? Engine start time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedalus Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Prayers work, you know, even from goddam heathens like me. - Bren Quote Drown your sorrows in drink, by all means, but the real sorrows can swim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdelano Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Not to sweat, dear friend Bren. God wears earmuffs for infidels. Rate the fucking poem. Oops. Slipped into profane territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedalus Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 What do I think, you praise-monger? Here's what I think: I was limping down the street today, cursing a blue cloud, thinking evil thoughts, when I got hit by a fuckin bus. I got up slowly to my feet, pulled out the driver and broke his head, then jumped into his seat instead. I drove like a banshee, smiled like a frog, and sang into his microphone: 'Don't worry, people, you ain't alone!' I skidded so cool into every stop and told the people no need to pay. Every damn thing is free today! Be good. And if you can't be good ... enjoy yourself! Slán anois, Is mise le meas: Breandán Quote Drown your sorrows in drink, by all means, but the real sorrows can swim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdelano Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 What a cheering narrative. I truly wish I had been on the bus. You do know you are crazy as a loon, huh? Almost as balmy as I. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_con Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Interesting reflective piece- An almost SF premise, much to like, the last stanzas (2) SPECIALLY. many Thanks, Juris Quote thegateless.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdelano Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Mil gracias. fdh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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