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The Angels Never Came
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Experiences on VA Hospital Psych Ward.
THE ANGELS NEVER CAME Strapped spread eagle to my bed I could not move beneath the tarp Locked dark room - one blue light The Angels never came I yelled and screamed and cursed President Nixon, VA Psychiatrists Even yelled at God The Angels never came Free from straps But still locked room Blue light my only companion The Angels never came “I’ll put you to sleep.” The dentist said No, no, no! The Angels never came One by one all teeth came out Zylocaine, Zylocaine please stay! Nothing left, mouth pain The Angels never came The Blood Lady came with her basket I’d give all the blood she wanted Until my arm became blue, paralyzed The Angels never came Without warning Lithium washed my mind The Angels never came They were always there #

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Reviews of "The Angels Never Came"

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Reviewed on February 24, 2013

Gene,

Wow, powerful poetry! I'm sorry you had to go through this.

Many blessings,
Linda+

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on February 16, 2013

Fucking sad.

If you want me to take out the first word write to me an I will.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on February 14, 2013

I can identify with the confinement, strapped to a hospital bed for 22 days.

Ron

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on February 14, 2013

Powerful story, thanks for posting.
Cheers,
Dan

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