More black than red,
blood gathers in the tube
puncturing the crux
of left elbow –
a drip, drip of saline
curtails effects of dehydration,
while the newly infused
Gravol spreads – a calm
settling nausea; I sigh
Tests indicate an invader –
infection toppling an already
fragile system, cannot afford
the onslaught..
Hours later, I lie watching
as a storm rages outside –
the sweltering heat
having peaked,
now clashing with
cooler air advancing
Partner tracks the weather
patterns on apps, alerts
me of approaching systems
but I don’t need technology
am feeling resonance with
nature’s thunderous fracas.
(Today’s prompts are as follows: Â Fandango’s One Word Challenge is curtail,
Ragtag Community’s offering is trace, and Daily Addictions is afford.)
Photo is from personal collection. Â With the help of wonder drugs, I am at home recuperating.)
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