... read and listen to what people think about the work they do.
Tick Tock
She works and she sleeps.
Tick tock.
Her mind fights to control the pain.
Tick tock.
Energy drained leaves friends estranged.
Tick tock.
Sickness and nausea rarely calmed by warmth.
Tick tock.
Adrenaline and more give mitochondria a hard time.
Tick tock.
She sleeps for while but wakes more tired.
Tick tock.
Exhaustion and pain are stealing her life.
Tick tock.
Paul
2018
Makes me think that ...
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is debilitating and to-date has no known treatment. People wait.
Narrator:
Paul
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*People of a certain age will recognise the inspiration for these words. Have a listen to ‘Mercedes Benz’ by Janis Joplin, released 1970.