patent, as in open
a hole in the wall
the shortest route
between two chambers
the heart of the matter
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #145 asks for a poem
that is as short and as cryptic as possible.
If the MRI I had on Tuesday shows no indication of past stroke,
my patent foramen ovale (PFO) will remain untreated.
Also linked to Open Link Night #270 at dVerse ~ Poets Pub.
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Detailed chambers of the heart & PFO illustration – © Mayo Clinic
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This could be about personal connections, too. People put up walls, but I think interpersonal connection is among “the heart of the matter” of life.
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Thank you. Yes. Sometimes the best route to resolve a crisis is to tear down the walls that stand in the way.
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As ever very clever Ken – you always cojure such penetrating depth is such deceptively simple ways – I always find you to be an original and interesting writer and nearly always come away with something fresh… Thanks again…
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Thank you, Scott. This form takes me closer to the roots of my early poetry.
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Crossing fingers for you, Ken.
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Thanks, Jane. If the MRI is clear, the neurologist said to continue as normal (barring any jarring future incidents).
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I hope it is!
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Hoping best for you and thanking for this clever, witty piece!
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Thank you. Might as well have fun, right?
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Indeed, when all the fun is lost then why even fight?
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i wonder where i would have gone without the image attached…
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Yeah. I’m a spoiler. 😉
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Wishing you well, Ken.
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Thank you, Betty. Fingers crossed.
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That’s a very creative take! and I wish you good luck 🙂
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Thank you (on both counts). 🙂
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My prayers for you, Ken! This is a brilliant write 💝
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Thank you. very much.
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Very evocatively written. Wishing you the best. You will be in my thoughts. ❤️
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🙂 Thank you.
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❤
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Health issues mostly trump artistic pursuits. Kudos to you for merging the two so brilliantly, and in so few words.
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Thank you, Glenn.
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Ah, there’s that patent ductus arteriosus rearing it’s ugly head. Clever!
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Yes, very similar. Thank you. 🙂
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Your poem has a clever beat to it!
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Well, as long as you can detect that, I’m still alive! 😉
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You crack me up!
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Clever and thoughtful.
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Thank you, Paul.
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Pleasure Ken.
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hoping the poetic beat in your chambers continues onward strong and steady.
Peace and health
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Thank you. I could use better inspiration than this topic, but I’ll not stop writing!
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I think you rocked Reena’s prompt. Take care, Ken. Hope all goes well.
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Thank you, Mish. I had been trying to write about this, and I had a half-dozen lines i was playing with. The prompt helped me look at it differently.
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A new (to me) perspective on “patent” … and a physical condition to add to the mystery list. Alas, even if the MRI clears the mystery to date, now you get to worry ever more? I suppose mid life is a not-so-patent portal into bodily mysteries, finding more and more of ’em as we grow older.
Your poem is concise & precise & eye-opening. All in only 20 words including title! Impressive.
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Thanks, Jazz. As it turns out, 25% of adults have this condition, and it doesn’t require treatment if there are no symptoms. However, the atrial septal aneurysm that was detected along with this will increase the possibility of a stroke. Unfortunately, my suspected TIA (in October) would not show, but the neurologist wants confirmation of no past stroke activity to cement his decision to go on as normal. After this, if I were to have another TIA he would reverse his stance.
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Fingers crossed!
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Excellent effort in expressing concerns due to medical issues in a concise and clever fashion. I hope all is in your favor.
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Thank you, Eugenia. I’m staying positive.
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The body is full of tricks. Is there a better? Good luck! (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe. Better here than not. 😉
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Oh yes.
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Bon Chance, mon ami. Great write; keep them coming. Please.
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Thanks, Ron. That is my intent.
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Yes. “The heart of the matter” is truly in the last line.
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Thank you, Reena.
(And thanks for the challenge.)
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Very clever, as we need the walls in our heart and we need to open our hearts. But the message for you is I hope all is well with your heart and you can live well.
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Thank you for your concern. And yes, we need to open our hearts.
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Sending you so much love, light and prayers Ken. A wonderful write too!
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Thank you, Linda. ❤
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Oh, I love all the hidden meanings in this one Ken! Well done!
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Thanks, Dwight. 🙂
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I enjoyed your cryptic humour here. 🙂
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🙂 Thank you.
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I’m late to the party on my comment. In my anatomy & physiology classes, the professor stressed the “complementarity of structure and function.” You’ve conveyed these ideas in a poetic and metaphorical fashion so well here. Sorry to hear of the possible health carryover. Sounds like the doc has a close eye on things and so do you, which leans things in your favor. Hoping the results are what you’re looking for.
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Thank you, Lisa.
The scan was clear, so I just need to check back in six months.
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🙂
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Hi Ken. This is a clever, concise way of telling a complete truth. Glad to hear that the scan was clear. Stay well and keep safe.
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Thank you, Kim. One day at a time. 🙂
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