COMORBIDITY

COMORBIDITY: SIMULTANEOUS PRESENCE OF TWO OR MORE DISEASES OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS IN A PATIENT: PARKINSONS DISEASE AND CANCER
 
In the tug of war between the Devil and his Fire
Minders, the prize is early death. The winner may be
the loser and the loser may be the winner. Neither side
budging.
 
Toss the dice. Take bets on the poker game of life.
What are the odds? 2 to 1 or 1 to 2? A crapshoot
where crooked dice favor neither player or the
gambling joint.
 
Discern the lesser of two evils. Sail the vessel of
existence closer to Scylla or Charybdis? Destiny may
not allow for control.
 
Dare not turn your back on one opponent while
fending off the other. Co-conspirators ignite anxiety,
angst to stoke their evil cause, able to immolate hope
and joy.
 
Look Now!! Brave knights of the Soul ride in full armour.
No rules of combat, no etiquette for war. Slay the two
headed dragon. Let both bloody heads hang on my door.

Used by permission of the author.

Carol McClenahan

Carol was diagnosed with parkinsons in 2010 and only recently began to write poetry. She credits Wayne Gilbert with encouraging ...more