A quadrille is a 44-word poem. See the rules at the dVerse Page.
My Fountain of Youth
Fist sized, emotionally uninvested, hearts
are busy little buggers. Mine’s bionic:
seven stents, a new bovine based aortic valve,
and a safety pacer to keep it pumping
1,680 gallons via 100K systole beats
every day. Deathrate’s down two thirds.
Tricky business, this staying alive.
Look both ways and exercise physically and mentally.
Mind the gaps and feel the beats.
Our Literary Journey 
Bam, what? So good. Excellent contribution.
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Thank you.
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MAN. This piece is every bit as amazing as your bionic heart. That last line is a killer. Wonderful.
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Thank you, De.
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That last line is fantastic
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Thank you.
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Ahhh, love this!
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Thank you, Lucy.
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Indeed, the biggest puzzle of all. The heart, a key piece. Much enjoyed.
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Glad you liked it. 🙂
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Love this! Glad your heart is still beating!
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Thanks. Me too. 🙂
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Gift of modern medical research and technology.
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Indeed. Amazing stuff. 🙂
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Tricky indeed! Brilliant poem, Bill.
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Thank you, Sue.
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Nicely encapsulated with a relevant title
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Thank you, Ron. Yes, the title was my answer to “how do you feel” only two days later.
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This sounds like one hell of a strong heart!
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It is now. Rehabilitated. The average human heart is an amazing thing.
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I believe so!
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Glad your heart is bionic, Bill! And I enjoyed the relatively ironic tone of this poem (in my mind that’s how it felt to me).
❤
David
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Thank you, David.
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I love the positive message in your quadrille …. I have more than several friends / loved ones with ‘refurbished’ heart parts. Keep on keeping on!
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Thanks, Helen. If at all possible. 🙂
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You’re a walking medical miracle….no doubt grateful daily for the gift of science and medicine!
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Thanks, Beverly. You’re right. I am.
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We must have gratitude for each beat! Your quadrille reminds me how precious life is! 💕
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Indeed, Tricia. I hope to just keep on keepin’ on as long as I can.
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Sounds like a plan! 🥳
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Yes. The Plan. 🙂
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Another one for the scientist. Keeping hearts beating as good as any poet
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Thank you.
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Bill,
Just brilliant, the poem engineered as efficiently as the bionic heart.
pax,
dora
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Thank you for the kudos, Dora.
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Wow! Bill, you are like the cat with nine lives! So glad all is pumping smoothly! Great poem~~
dwight
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Thanks, Dwight.
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A bionic heart, medical technology is amazing. Let the beat go on and on and on.
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We agree. 🙂 Thanks.
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Man, you really put things in perspective! Got us right between the eyes with your quadrille Bill. I’m happy you are OK ❤️
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Thanks, Christine. Every day is a wonderful experience.
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Happy to hear it Bill 🥰
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What technology can do! Excellent write.
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Thank you.
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You are welcome.
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Tricky business indeed. We just gotta learn how to wind the clocks of these smooth machines. Stay well. I wish you miracles. Thanks for the lovely message in the poem.
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🙂
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love the juxtaposition of the precise scientific truths there and then the final line – a matter-of-fact commentary. awesome, Bill!
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Thank you.
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Mine’s bionic:
seven stents, a new bovine based aortic valve,
and a safety pacer
You’ve piled in the many spare parts, Bill, which certainly qualifies you as a bionic man. The end effect is a heart that does not wear off. You may get to live longer, congrats!
Hank
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Thanks, Hank. Hope I do.
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Oh yes, living is a lot harder than we think… I love this
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Thank you, Bjorn.
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I think I quite liked this. There’s something deliciously postmodern about it that sent shivers down my spine. Or rather jolting through my heart. Good stuff, good stuff.
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I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for the praise.
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This is absolutely stunning!! 💝💝
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Thank you.
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