
you listened to me
and when my body’s tale changed
you tried something new
saying they were just
words put on symptoms for the
insurance company
and not the be all
end all final sentence of
my one existence.
you treated my whole
not just the sum of my parts
saying it’s an art
not only a science.
when we fail to find a fix
we should always ask
are we looking right
where we should be or do we
need to start anew?
I’ve never met a
single other doctor quite
as lovely as you.
— mmorehead 03-04-21
Don’t leave me she said
as though reading in my face
the deep pain I hide.
Promise me she said
I need you to stay with me
You are strong enough.
I know it hurts mom
But you can do anything
You can fight this thing.
Promise me she said
promise me you will wake up
you will fight and win.
Promise me each day
you will keep pushing forward
you will grit your teeth.
You will not give up
If tired take the time to rest
If saddened cry.
Whatever you do
promise me you’ll stay with me
you are my best friend.

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Endangered species
shake heads in fluffy dismay
Palin for VP?
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