Back Surgery, When

Back Surgery, When?

I know most people want them far away
No finger laid upon their precious skin
They squirm and wiggle fearful and afraid
A needle makes them pallid and they faint

For me this is no problem for I like
Improvement only they provide  for me:
In silence I keep all my fingers crossed
I hope the tests will prove my body strong

This surgery I want, it will improve
My life in many ways, but most of all
I hope it will decrease the pain I feel
For that alone I give myself to them

These doctors I will welcome with a smile
The broadest smile that I can find in me
I'll grin and nod and totally comply
To show them I am ready to begin

So think of me tomorrow when they test
If I am strong enough for surgery
Because if yes, next week or after that
I finally am rid of you lot here

Lol, only for a week or two, not yet!
They have to give me green light first, but still
Tomorrow I will hear if I am strong
Tomorrow they will tell me yes or no....

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March 8, 2017
Copyright © Darren White