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Possible Side Effects

The doc prescribed a medicine To make my bones grow strong. It seems they’ve lost some density As life has rolled along. I’ve had the pills for quite a while But haven’t taken one, For I’m afraid soon after, Side effects will have begun. I read what all the experts say From clinics quite well-known – The Mayo and the Cleveland, Which report what tests have shown. I’d be better off without the facts These places have prepared, For learning what can happen Only makes me much more scared. I’ll try some yoga and will boost My calcium to still Any qualms about my bones – That seems much better than a pill.

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Date: 1/8/2025 8:34:00 PM
Sonds like you're overdosing a bit on Robert Kennedy Jr.'s 'paranoia's tracks deep' there, my friend. Calcium pills ain't gonna hurt you.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/9/2025 1:32:00 PM
hey gerson! oy! i don't want to be found in the same sentence as rfk jr,! i already take calcium pills - what i'm referring to is much stronger and sounds pretty scary but yes, i'm probably overreacting...
Date: 1/7/2025 4:26:00 PM
getting "old" is not easy, for mind and body, your poem touched me, take care and go on writing thanks Ilene
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