the familiar fear of a dr’s. office…the terror…to be told…this is failing…that is falling apart…more meds are required…we’d like to draw blood…can I get a stool sample…

the pokes and the prodding…humiliation of scales telling the undeniable truth….stop drinking coffee…stop eating fried foods…start exercising…water is our friend…

and the lecture ends…the choice is made…

bartender…make it a double…