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