pocket-sized
silver chestnut
stainless steel shiny
reassuringly tactile
in the palm of my hand
comforting almost
slides open
oyster pearls
regulating my life
four times a day
a clock striking
eight two six and ten
drugs to keep me ticking
this tiny Alessi pill pot
always with me a reminder
of fragility and a failing heart
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© Graham Sherwood 05/2020
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