Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Designing Bandages alla Betsy Ross. I was with my wound women at the hospital, Designing bandages to cover various wounds Derived from several cancer operations. I volunteered to shape and fit these wound covers, To be long lasting in spite of bodily movements, Thus maintaining their protection. Elyse, the LVN, allowed me to participate And seemed to be impressed with my work, Suggesting that I replace her as the 'wound lady', When she was next on her few days off ! What a nice compliment for me-- Her words were the catalyst which harbored up so many memories Of my past cutting, snipping and binding together with thread, My past delving into the world of Betsy Ross. The clincher to all this was when Britta, her boss and my Wound guru, Smiled approvingly to make it all believable! Frank Maurer 10 June 2024 0745 Hours.