Written for: dVerse Poets Pub - Quadrille #114 "Poetical Magnetism" (posted by whimsygizmo) "Magnet. Magnetic. Magnetize. Speak to us of animal magnetism, or take us to a magnet school. You can even write a poem about the X-men character Magneto, if you’re so inclined. Make it a noun. Verb it. Adjective-fy it. Whatever form you choose, find your true north and pen us a poem of exactly 44 words, including some form of the word magnet. Make those poem particles sing!" Doctors suggest this test for all ailments. They call it Magnetic Resonance Imaging. (MRI) You lay in a space capsule listening to beeps, bongs, and booms. If you are claustrophobic like me, you want to scream, ‘Where’s the panic button? Let me out now.’ https://dversepoets.com/
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I had an MRI years ago and it was no fun. I was so glad to get out of there. LOL. Nice take on the prompt.
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Thanks, Arcadia!
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I can imagine having that kind of problem with it. I can’t remember ever having been subjected to that specific test but but I assume it must be so very uncomfortable.
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Absolutely!
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They are pretty claustrophobic!
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Even the partially open ones are not much better.
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Been there, done that. Managed to avoid the Panic Button, but only because they were blasting The Beatles for me & My Beloved Sandra promised to take me to dinner if I didn’t freak out. Ta-Daaaa!!
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Good ways to convince you to stay.
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I hear you Sara. The next time tell thrm you want an “open” MRI. Still noisy, but less enclosed… 🙂
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That would be the only way.
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Had to be pulled out five times, the techs were “over me.” Claustrophobic to the Max. If ever I need another, sedation is essential. Or one of those open machines …..
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Oh no! First time I ever had one, I took so many anti-anxiety pills, that I couldn’t sign my name.
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Absolutely sympathize with you. I’d have to have several panic buttons.
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You can’t believe the number of times I asked the technician if he would really respond immediately if I pressed it.
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I can relate, It’s not easy to go through an MRI.
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There aren’t enough pills in the world to make it better. Thanks, Sanaa.
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The title is exactly right! I’ve had MRIs and it is indeed like being rolled on a slab into a casket. NOT FUN! And the sounds make it surreally horrible. I’m with you on this one!
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Yes, anyone who has had this knows what I am talking about. Thanks, Lillian.
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I have never gone through this… I wouldn’t be fun I’m sure.
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You don’t want to, believe me.
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I’ve never had a full one, but I imagine they are no fun. You took me there, Sara.
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At least, only in your imagination.
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My husband once had one of the ‘head-in-a-box’ variety: I hope I never have to go through that. You are brave for getting through it!
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Those are awful.
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I’ve had one and hope not to repeat. Your title is brilliant, Sara!
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Thanks, Lynn!
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Hard to even read about it. I am extremely claustrophobic. Can’t even use an elevator alone, no tents, back seat of a small car….no. If I ever needed an MRI, I would decline unless they drugged me first.
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Heavily!
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