.
You find out
why it’s called “hardwood”
the instant it rises up
to slam you
on the cheekbone
after your doctor
takes away the medicine
that has served you well
for twenty years
but is now declared “dangerous”
for those of a certain age.
He substitutes it
with a “safe” medicine
that causes you to faint
as you’re walking
across the room
but the government knows best,
never mind the insult
and the bruising
and the pain.
Safety first!
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© 2017 Betty Hayes Albright
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(It could’ve been worse – no broken bones.)
Seasonings 