Nineteen pills <br />Taken every single day, <br />A mix of meds and vitamins; <br />Only one of my life’s disciplines. <br />A regimen that just begins <br />As I Exfoliate and Moisturize, <br />Then put drops in my eyes <br />Spray my sinuses, and <br />Take an allergy pill. <br />And I’m still not done till <br />I apply some ointment <br />For aches and pains, <br />Manicure the nails again. <br />There’s oils and soaks <br />And butters for my feet <br />I watch my diet, <br />Stay away from sweets; <br />Eat lighter foods and exercise <br />Get regular checkups <br />For teeth and eyes. <br />Get a physical every year <br />Keep a frost in my hair, <br />So what on earth is “fair” <br />About working this hard <br />To feel and look my best, <br />Only to run into a friend <br />From a long ago past <br />Who cheerfully announces <br />(Makes you want to scream) <br />“Gee, you look great - <br />“How lucky you are <br />It must be in the genes! ”<br /><br />Carolyn Brunelle<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/nineteen-pills/
