Tag Archives: health

From the Vault: The Pandora’s Box Prescription

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

As I sit here coughing I contemplate this pill A harsh Pandora’s Box Holding hope And an army of horrors I am forced to swallow With a bathtub’s worth of water My shredded throat Whimpering against the pill Until it … Continue reading →

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9:45 Explained and Update

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A little conversation from last week to explain this (some paraphrasing): Charles-  I have my gastroenterologist appointment next Thursday at 9:45 AM . . . Ionia has her cyberknife follow-up next Thursday.  It’d be so funny if . . . … Continue reading →

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Napkin Killer

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

You dab at your slice Filling your napkin With oily grease As if it’s toxic pus That will burn your tongue And twist your guts You rant about health While your food gets cold And I move to a second … Continue reading →

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Don’t Eat That! You Might Like It

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(In honor of people who give dietary advice without being asked for it. 😉  Yeah, I set out to anger people with this one.) Put that food down! You are lucky I was here To stop you from yourself Pushing … Continue reading →

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