bedside table
strewn
with pills
and pens
and pads
thermometers
and tissues
pink antacids
the hypochondriac defence
against perhaps imaginary
pains and aches
and twinges, flushes
in the night
round half past 3
that might signify
something urgent
sinister
an emergency
might require
a dash
a sudden rush
to casualty
car keys at the ready
mobile, iPad, charger, specs
medicare card
and take those rings off
and perhaps a book
oh, look
there is a pile of those
to choose from
too.
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