A 50 Something Man Prepares for a Doctor’s Appointment
Vigorous
Or almost dying?
I’d like to know
But sick of trying;
Sorting out
symp-toms diverse.
To help, I thought
I’d write this verse.
Is that ache
behind my thigh,
a signal I’m
about to die?
Does pain and tingling
in my face,
mean I’ll soon leave
the human race?
See my swollen
little finger,
will I go or
will I linger?
Pitter patter
in my chest,
no big deal, or
in peace I’ll rest?
That dull pain in
abdomen mine,
may be cancer or
maybe fine.
Discomfort centered
in my head
course’s par
or pretty soon dead?
Doc, d’ya think
I’m in big trouble,
leaving feet first
on the double?
Is my ending
untimely, near?
These last few days:
precious, dear?
What’s that you say
(tell me no lies),
I just need some
exercise?
I’m really doing
pretty good?
Just eat and live
the way I should?
Gosh, thank you doc
I’m satisfied,
(but what’s that pain
that’s in my side?)
(April, 2013)