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Poems for years 4, 5 and 6 of the Promptly Poetry Challenge.

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NPO
NPO

Nil Per Os or Nil By Mouth,
Strict instruction laid upon the morning,
the salt upon the pain of dread
as the operation plods its time diffusing.

And it's not the hunger spikes the moment
nor thirst scraping at the throat,
but habit strides about the room,
demands routine return.

He pokes the mind with insistent finger,
manufactures glance at clock,
“It’s breakfast time and take a sip,”
he points to beaten path.

Determination grits the teeth,
wards off forgetful moment,
“You’ll not catch me in thoughtless move,”
I plot the coming journey.


Line count: 16
Free verse
For Promptly Poetry Challenge 6, Week 12
Prompt: Poet's Choice! Write a poem about anything.
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