The Eve of the Knife
Free Style Pre-surgical Thoughts




On the eve of the knife,
as I contemplate my life
and my worries tumble with my fears,

I toss
and I turn,
weighing each concern,

not the least of which
is
"Am I doing the right thing"?

Anesthesia's a risk,
as is a slip of doctor's wrist.
Plus there's germs in every hospital
that may cause
my demise.

Recovery sounds tough,
but if I do it well enough,
and I complete my therapy
religiously,

Then I pray
that I finally get well.
I guess only time will tell.

Tomorrow's
is in God's
and
my surgeon's
hands.

Hope my insurance is enough.

Hope this time it works.

Hope I don't die.

Hope ...