everything is fine

you imagine the small

bump,

or rash

or ache

is just the very beginning

of things

going down

a dark path.

the x-ray may just be

the proof that

you need, telling you that

the end is near. your 

heart tells you.

to get your papers in order.

there's not

much time in the hour

glass

say your goodbyes

to those you

hold dear.

and then suddenly.

everything is fine.