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Here’s a poem about poet Jan Who’s recalled for a second brain scan I was called in again Could they not find my brain … Hope my poems don’t go down the pan! The scanner whirred and clicked into gear I wore headphones so I could just hear Queen’s ‘I want to break free' Was the song played to me … It did nothing to quell any fear! The is a factual poem – I got recalled today for a second brain scan and whilst the scan was taking place the radio was playing Queen’s ‘I want to break free’ … it really made me smile 03~16~17

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Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/20/2018 4:01:00 PM

ha! it's so funny that we both listened to queen while in the scanner. the music really helped to calm me down (as did keeping my eyes closed - i'm claustrophobic!). mine was for shoulders and hips - i was in there for a total of 2 hours (with a few minutes break in between). great poem, by the way!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/20/2018 4:05:00 PM

Oh gosh Ilene 2 hours in that clanking noisy machine must have been hard to deal with if you are claustrophobic. Hubby had an MRI recently and he had the headphones on but didn't have music played as he actually wanted to hear the whirrs clicks and bangs of the machine !:-) Hope your scan results are good:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/19/2017 6:50:00 AM

Bless you, Jan! Hope everything is alright! xoxo

Jan Allison
Date: 3/19/2017 5:29:00 PM

I've got everything crossed Kim I get the results tomorrow:-( hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 3/17/2017 8:49:00 PM

It's wonderful you can find humor in the most difficult situations. I have had open and closed MRIs, and I did want break free especially in the closed one. It makes me wonder if your tech intentionally played that song, Some people have a sick sense of humor...Try not to worry. I've been for 2nd scans because of tech error. I'm praying your results are negative.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/19/2017 5:29:00 PM

It was actually played on a radio station - I was given a choice of two - I chose a different one to the first scan as I knew they would have a music programme on :-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 3/17/2017 8:40:00 AM

That wouldn't be my first choice of songs to hear when in that...thing. Made ya wanna throw off your paper doll clothes and run out screaming, did it? You know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2017 8:46:00 AM

Thankfully I didn't have to wear a gown Lin - hopefully my brain is in my head ... then again with some men they would have to scan their backsides to find theirs lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White

Date: 3/17/2017 12:05:00 AM

Just huggles for you my sweet friend <3

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2017 6:47:00 AM

Thanks Darren think we are both in need of hugs at the moment:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 3/16/2017 11:02:00 PM

I prefer the open MRI's..do you get claustrophobic?...hope the results turn out ok.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2017 6:48:00 AM

I couldn't tell you about the machine - i kept my eyes shut the moment I lay down:-) hugs Jan xx

Lynn Marie

Date: 3/16/2017 10:37:00 PM

...the timing of the song! I'm glad you were able to smile and see/write the humour of it. my thoughts are with you to be well and happy Jan :-) many blessings to you :-) lynn

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2017 6:49:00 AM

I have to laugh Lynn humour in my writing has helped me through the worst 3 years of my life and if I can entertain it is all worth while:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 3/16/2017 9:38:00 PM

Hello Jan, I hope your doing well... I will be having another one here soon to many in my lifetime... this time on my goodside.... Hugs ~*

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2017 6:53:00 AM

They aren't as scary as I thought and are painless not like the mammograms - let's hope the results are good for us both:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 3/16/2017 9:30:00 PM

Aside from the humor and nice poem, really hope all goes well! Hugs!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2017 6:54:00 AM

I use humour to help me through the good times and bad - if I can entertain and inform at the same time it is all good:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/16/2017 9:10:00 PM

That is so funny what Queen was singing, Jan. how appropriate, huh? GREAT fun title for this one. Praying you will be all right, my friend.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2017 6:55:00 AM

It was quite ironic Andrea but I had to laugh:-) hugs jan xx

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 3/16/2017 5:11:00 PM

I agree, those mri machines are not for the claustrophobic! I hope and pray everything will turn out okay with your results Jan~hugs Che xo

Jan Allison
Date: 3/16/2017 6:05:00 PM

I was lucky my hubby has an mri before his cancer was diagnosed so he told me to shut my eyes as soon as I lay on the table - it was great advice:-) I have got everything crossed for Monday - guess humour is my coping mechanism:-) hugs jan xx

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 3/16/2017 4:41:00 PM

yep, there's the coffin-scanner! 'i want to break free' was playing? now that's irony! keeping my fingers crossed for your results on monday, i think you will be ok :)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/17/2017 6:55:00 AM

Behave Arthur lol:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/16/2017 9:31:00 PM

Lets just hope the results come out A ok and the Docs dont judge you too harshly!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/16/2017 4:49:00 PM

The irony of the song for the 'coffin' scanner lol I had an equally ironic song for the first scan but I can't remember what it was now:-) I've got everything crossed my friend:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/16/2017 4:22:00 PM

Jan, fun poem, but I do hope everything turns out okay. Blessings, Kim

Jan Allison
Date: 3/16/2017 4:31:00 PM

Thanks Kim I will be relieved when I get the results on Monday:-) hugs jan xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 3/16/2017 4:06:00 PM

Oh, Jan - this is funny, so many jokes to be made concerning what you went thru. I often sing, 'if I only had a brain.' This is indeed funny, but does nothing to diminish my concern for you. I'm a praying! Love Queen, love you - be well! Hugs ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 3/16/2017 4:18:00 PM

Was lucky enough to see Queen's final concert at knebworth Park in 1986 - awesome !!! When they put the music on and it was i wan't to break free I had to smile - the first scan i had about 10 days ago there was another suitable song playing but I can't remeber which one it was now but it made hubby laugh when i told him:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/16/2017 3:58:00 PM

brilliant! love the song, love the poem! hope all goes well with your scan...

Jan Allison
Date: 3/16/2017 4:19:00 PM

It freaked me out when they called to say I need another one which is totally not related to my original scan - just got everything crossed at the moment:-) hugs Jan xx

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 3/16/2017 3:42:00 PM

I so admire your attitude! Laughter (or a smile) is good medicine.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/16/2017 4:28:00 PM

Writing poetry has got me through the worst few years of my life and writing with humour will see me though good and bad times :-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/16/2017 3:06:00 PM

My dearest friend, Jan /You do not need to have a scan/ For we know you have got a brain/ Able to move even a train! A seven my dearest! Hugs xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/16/2017 3:07:00 PM

Will wait to see what the specialist says on Monday ... but the re-call for a second scan has somewhat un nerved me:-( hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/16/2017 3:04:00 PM

- Easy to get a little claustrophobia inside the "drum" ..... "I want to break free" :) - Hope all is well with you, Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/16/2017 3:09:00 PM

It was such a co incidence that song was playing on the radio when I had the scan. I kept my eyes shut the moment I lay down on both scans so I didn't feel claustrophobic and the person who did the scans was the same man each time which was very re assuring:-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 3/16/2017 3:00:00 PM

We know you have a brain...so apropos : )

Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/16/2017 9:29:00 PM

That's an obvious one, we said YOU have a brain, no one said she does!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/16/2017 3:06:00 PM

Tim maybe you can help my befuddled brain ... I cannot understand why someone posts a blog with a question ...'what do we want from a poem?' yet blocks any response - I think I must be missing something:-( hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 3/16/2017 1:58:00 PM

Funny content, but I hope the results will put your mind at rest. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 3/16/2017 4:36:00 PM

I was shocked to get called today for another scan - they gave me an appointment for Monday but it was scheduled for after I see the specialist and I managed to get an appointment this afternoon so at least they will have 2 scans to check:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/16/2017 1:53:00 PM

Jan, I know what that is like! I hope everything will be ok :)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/16/2017 4:37:00 PM

I kept my eyes closed for both scans I don't like the thought of going into that coffin like scanner:-( hugs Jan xx