Side Effects

My right leg is throbbing after a wee walk

I don’t like to complain but it sure is good to talk

Damn meds have me crippled with stiffness & pain

There I go, complaining, I must refrain.

A mindfulness session fills me with calm

Eases me physically, like rubbing on balm

Then I rub balm on my itching fingers

Where a bout of eczema unfortunately lingers.

Mentally fit but physically fat

I’ll very soon put paid to that

The ills of psychiatry can’t keep me down

Soon to be released, no need to wear a frown.