the rigging in my sails is
creaking,
craving oxygen
so scared of breath loss
slow it down
focus on the game
breathe slowly
if I play I don't think about
that wet sponge
sitting in my chest
can't use any more ventolin
or my heart will pop
would you rather play bejeweled
or sit in A&E all night?
breathe gently
don't be afraid
so slow it down
and match the jewels
can't clear it out
it doesn't move
just wrings me, coughing.
as long as you still
have a choice
you do not need to go
you know about A&E
sat there all last Thursday night
for them to send you away in conditions
that your own doctor found so shocking
you know they cannot cope
and you'd just sit there
craving oxygen and
getting in amongst
everyone else's germs
and 111 is worse
and ineffectual scam
to line the pockets of tory companies
bejeweled works, for now
breathing control
with home comfort
honey tea on hand
Dino hovering with that instinct
for when I am unwell
and no alarming the spouse
on night shift
