better living through chemistry

hopped up on 20 mg

of prednisone

for a three-day stretch

i felt ten years younger.

i felt like

i could almost go down

the stairs

without holding

onto the railing.

suddenly i could breathe

again,

i could smell and taste

food.

life was wonderful

once more.

i could even smell

that perfume you were

wearing.

my vision cleared,

i could hear

every word you

whispered into my ear.

everything seemed to be

just hunky dory

once more.

i immediately called

my physician

when the pills ran out.

can you get me some more,

doc? or do i have

to call my connection

in India.

i may start playing

basketball again.