Die Young Poem by Deluke Muwanigwa

Die Young

There is a thin line between life and death
You go about your life
Believing you can take on any challenge

Except many times your back hurts
You get excruciating headaches
In your sleep
And when you are awake

When they do an MRI
There is evidence of minor strokes
Spinal discs are out of place
Three of them

And some have growths which can cause abrasive pain
You are not well
Despite your outward visage and demeanor.

You need physiotherapy
And possibly an op to remove growths
I shan't be arguing with doctors any more

I shan't be gung-ho about my health
Back pain can trigger high blood pressure
It is easy for a minor stroke to turn major
And die young

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