Osteoarthritis
the irresistible smile of the Sun
stands forth
seeping through into the chamber
must I not waste this treasure
taking small steps I reach for the hat
then snap!
without warning
the kneecap jumps the socket
impaling needles into the innocent flesh
motionless with a growing twinge
that knee becomes the most important matter
Arnold makes haste to fetch me the pills
down they go, at an inch per year
back to the rocking chair I return
but this time without rock
until the job is done
I am trapped
caged
locked
jailed
indoors
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Source: Medical Humanities - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Lam, M. T. Tags: Poetry and prose Source Type: research