Chemo Cocktails

By Reyne M. Husky

Getting my cocktails, one moment please

From my favorite nurse putting me at ease

She connects my port on the count of three

Making sure that I’m pain free.

I play my ukulele just to pass the time

And sing my favorite songs to help me unwind

I can go to places, right here in my chair

Imaginary friends popping up everywhere.

I’m feeling kind of beat, from the chemo meds

My hands and feet are turning red

Can’t wait, to get home to my bed

To sleep off the things, dancing in my head.