Chemotherapy poem

Good morning, Mr. Gray

I am your nurse today

I will start your treatment

How I wish it was only liniment.

From a plant called periwinkle it was extracted

My dear, do not be surprised its colour is red

Wine of hope infused with poison

You will feel unwell after this infusion.

My intentions are pure and true

Through those vessels, I will give you

Do not rush – do not count one, two, three,

I cannot fully guarantee that you will be free.

 (MALT, 12 June 2012)

(This was in my drafts box and because it has been long ago since I drafted it, I can no longer add anything extra. Just sending out there my raw thoughts.)

Tell me what you think!