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
Poet and editor, writing to uplift humanity; working on her debut poetry collection to be released in 2026.
British American dual citizen living in the States. Mother of four, grandmother of two.
Owner of The Quiet Collective
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Comments (3)
Marilyn, again this is wonderful, will you please read more of my poems?
Marilyn, this is nice. You loved my poem "My spouse passed away" but you did not comment. Will yuu comment on that poem please?
If this is your reality, I hope you're doing okay. This was an acrostic to make your reader i.e. me, squirm and reflect.