Three Small Words

Three small words: «Bivirkninger må påregnes» I’m quite certain that you don’t understand them Those three words made me cry Sitting outside the church Those three words, translated from Norwegian means: “Side effects are to be expected” Three small words Written in a pamphlet I knew my diagnosis Knew what the treatment would be I had talked to the surgeon; that day I had stood (still stands) next to the treatment table Soon it would be my turn; laying on a table Those three words Brought it home to me There were hope And a good reason To cry