Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Can you get bejeweled on the NHS?



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




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