bone marrow biopsy-photo by Pixabay
Splenomegaly warrants leukemia suspicion
I lay on my side clenching my fingers and toes
Long hallowed needle invades my hip bone
Extracting marrow from my grimaced compliance
Nurse ordered pain reliever alleviates nothing
Core biopsy robs my speaking abilities
Eternity of pang equals six hours and counting
About the Creator
Marilyn Glover
Poetry is my first love of writing and will always be. My debut Jungian-themed chapbook, Shadow's Reprieve, is available now on Amazon.
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