False Alarm

Huh Oh

low sugar morning
old measures are not working
new set of symptoms

Pertinent Question

will this be the time
for sure, some day it will be
I drive to St. Luke’s

Second Thoughts

make it to ER
vitals good, symptoms waning
perhaps I panicked

In Good Hands

doctor is thorough
blood tests, EKG, Cat Scan
“I’ll see you later”

Rethinking Remedy

Hershey’s not the cure
gum drops, gummy bears better
so says internet

Blunt Instrument

brought everything
all except note pad and pen
write haiku in head

CT Taxi

through the halls I whiz
into the halo of blue
Vivian drives me

Tuckered

now comes the waiting
test results returned, studied
time for a nice nap

Happy Ending

doctor brings the news
I am cleared to go back home
still, glad I came in

Lessons

what did I learn here
eat before going to bed
buy some gummy bears

I’ll Take It

the rest of the day?
spent with daughters, cat, and friends
wonderful ending

(composed 03/20/22)