4 North

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It's One a.m. in the psych ward.
Let's just call it 4 North.
On the table that I'm writing at is a plant,
it looks to be a member of the cactus family.
Three nurses sit behind a glass booth
and watch me with curiosity.
One of them looks to be a member of the
cactus family�"or is it cacti?
Either way, I don't want her close to me.
Just now, one of the cacti-looking nurses says,
"What are you writing? "
I say, "My escape plan," without looking up.
She says,
"Very interesting."
That's one thing I've noticed in the
psych ward, everything is very interesting.
Just once, I wish they would say,
"That is the most boring load of
s**t I've ever heard."
Then, maybe I'd be less inclined
to think they resemble members of the plant life.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Pete]

a case of the inmates guarding the asylum perhaps. you can't tell the players without a scorecard. pretty good stuff complete with prickly nurses (just don't forget to water them once in a great while). i'm sure it is interesting there but the problem is that the one's who should be there usually aren't - they're out and about driving everyone else nuts. very good piece of writing all around.

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks, Pete. The house is great fodder for writing, just ask, Ken Keesey. Lol

[Gee]

Had me chuckling Thomas, well done

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. I appreciate the comment.

[emmajoygreen]

I laughed! There are some thoughts a person has that says more than actual words - you had and owned yours! Maybe such a 'hotel' has similarities with life outside the walls?

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much, I appreciate the comment.

[mou]

Perhaps she forgot that she was talking with a writer. Great write, Thomas. I'll check out your book
- mou

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you mou, I appreciate that.