A Girl Without a Spleen
Poem for Sensational ll Challenge
Bless you, I heard you sneeze; I hope you are okay
Excuse me while I fumble my kitchen sink of a purse for a mask
Directional wind change; I smell impending sickness near and far
Adjusting mask straps, my taste buds no longer sour of gauze and plastic
Sensible living means I get to live to see the future
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Hi! I am a girl without a spleen. Due to a rare benign tumor condition, I had it removed just weeks before Covid hit in 2020. My life has forever adjusted since and I am often seen wearing a mask.
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Marilyn Glover
Poet, writer, & editor, writing to uplift humanity. A Spiritual person who practices Reiki and finds inspiration in nature.
Mother of four, grandmother of two, British American dual citizen living in the States
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Comments (3)
That sounds horrible for you, hope you're ok!
Oh wow, I had no idea. I hope you're well adjusted to this changes. Loved your poem!
Oh wow!! Thank you for sharing this part of your life :)