Med dread

Med dread

Well, I’ve read all information,

Know my title and address,

My age and the generic name,

Exactly how much I possess.

I know who prescribed these meds,

The pharmacy it was dispensed!

Read the English translation;

Know the date when to commence.

The guidelines how it must be used

The way it needs to be applied.

I know how long it will last

But been unable to comply.

It’s kept just inside the fridge

Until it’s out of date,

Am well informed of what it will do

And even know its weight!

But is this child or adult proof

Am getting quite annoyed!

If I could only start to use it

I would be thoroughly overjoyed!

I’ve turned it this way and that

And trying to stay calm.

Have even resorted to blackmail

But can’t quite twist its arm.

I’ve pushed pulled, used a knife

To open it before end of shelf life.

Nearly thrown it out of the window

As it’s given me so much strife!

I’ve reread the instructions

But can’t find what I need.

There’s no further information;

Think I will have to concede.

Can’t seem to prize it open;

I’ve given it a nudge,

Spoke to it nicely but

The cap, it just won’t budge!

Copyright Linda Lawrence

26^th September 2015

(Inspired by Winifred)