Saunter, The Sickle Cell! Poem by Naga Vamshidhar Ratakonda

Round & Flexible,
Oxygen Carrier,
Healthy Wealthy,
Red Blood Cells;

Heckles with Genetic &
Nutritional Disorders;
Deforms into Stiff,
Sick Sickle Shaped!

Swelling & Episodes,
Of Joint Pains Felt;
Affecting Liver, Kidney,
Lungs, Heart & Spleen!

Hurries & Worries,
Acting Very Busy;
With All the Time,
Left In the Universe;

Go Easy Attitude,
No Rush & Hush;
Slow Down a Bit,
Connect with Nature,
Walk Easy Relaxed!

Sauntering Solutions,
At Your Behest Best,
Prevent Sickle Celling,
Turn Red Cells Round;
Bone Marrow Transplant,
A Last Resort Option!