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My Health

I wrote this after yet another flair. Helps to get the frustration out and
turn it into laughter, especially where my job is concerned.

My Health

I have osteoarthritis, it attacks my cartilage at different points,
The rheumatoid arthritis it attacks my joints.
I have Rays syndrome that makes my hands icy cold,
My eyes and mouth are dry, it's Sjogrens syndrome I am told.
My ulcer is coming back, my body still is swollen,
By the way, drug side effects could affect the colon.
The newest drug, on your liver it could feast,
We need to take your blood once a month at least.
You haven't got the time, so please don't even ask,
Telling you how I am is such a weighty task!
I'm here today, (work) and that's enough,
I hurt like hell, but keep trying to be tough.
So just smile when I arrive,
satisfied I'm still alive.
Whenever I come through the door,
Remember to get here was quite a chore!

Written by Laura L. Meyer
another victim of R.A.
Laughter is not a cure, but it can make the symptoms tolerable!

Laura L. Meyer
Page last updated on October 29, 2000