-ill-
Daily Poetry #44, March 13, 2017
Word: Ill
Is it okay to be sick?
Am I okay?
Do my insides tick?
What do you say?
I am okay in your eyes?
I don't know if I am.
Though it hurts, I rise,
Is it okay to not give a damn?
I'm not vomiting,
I guess I'm okay.
I'm not coughing,
Come again today.
Is it okay to be sick?
Do I still function?
“Give me an answer, prick,”
I need closer inspection.
Am I still alive?
Even just a little bit?
Maybe take a down dive,
“You're dizzy, so sit.”
So am I sick?
“I'm sorry, so sorry.”
Things just don't click,
Read the story.
I'm not breathing,
I guess I'm okay.
My heart's not beating,
Come again today.
Is it okay to be sick?
Am I okay?
My insides don't tick,
What do you say?
Copyright © Frisk Carris | Year Posted 2017
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