Poems by Erin McGee Ferrell

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Erin McGee Ferrell

Professionally a Visual Artist for over 30 years, I occasionally have poems that come to me. Please look at my paintings, ArtistAMERICAN.com, and understand that both the pen and the paintbrush do the same job. One I am a master of, the other...poetry...a novice. The past year I have dealt with Breast Cancer. My collection of works on this site reflect this unexpected and difficult journey. The Pirate Crew Paper Doll Collection is a Breast Cancer Educational Tool featuring Ms. Mastectomy, Ms. Chemotherapy, Ms. Radiation, Ms. Oophorectomy, and Ms. BRCA2. These works are dedicated to all who have walked in this path.

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Under Barbed Wire

We watch them crawling necks on earth.

Barged wire scratching and pricking backs.

Ranger school promo video demonstration of a snake, subtle and in war; while you my army sun, crawl on your stomach, so will I.

Trying hard to avoid pain of barbs. Through a ranger challenge or different sort. Chemo and radiation - an ordeal of strength, a trial of fitness and the irradiation of weakness.

by Erin McGee Ferrell

Kicking Pillows

I have a pillow issue. These squares of various hues and textures bring me joy.

Others in my family mock my demand, flinging the arrangements on floor and behind couch, annoyed by such item, impractical in functionality by long torso-ed men.

by Erin McGee Ferrell

If I Were a Doctor, I Would...

Ok docs... Learn the sandwich technique.

Teachers, team leaders and parents all know the value of gathering bad between good when delivering results.

Instead of starting the sentence with, "Your bone density scan showed osteopenia", I would say...

"The ligaments around your elbows are the most fabulous ligaments I've ever seen. Look at the shape of your ear canals...perfect specimens of the human race!"

by Erin McGee Ferrell

Hot-Dogs & Beer

ICE Cold Beer with a hot-dog smothered in mustard, ketchup, onions and kraut.

National Hebrew Kosher steamed from Costco.

Hot day with chips on the side.

Sliced cold watermelon.

Too much of a good thing gets old.

Erin McGee Ferrell

Soft Into Tough

Carla told me that I am becoming tougher, less carefree. Whether it is a lack of Estrogen or experience; I will claim the 50's housewife into the cowgirl state.