Drugs Rap
(4 beats per line)
I take drugs, I take lots of drugs
You can call them medications, but I call them drugs
I take hard-core, hard-to-get drugs
Seriously powerful, oncology drugs
Drugs that can cure you when your blood is infected
Drugs that can kill you when used as directed
Drugs for which I had to get an EKG
Come on heart, let them give it to me
Drugs taken by pill, drugs given by IVs
By lumbar puncture, I've had all of these
Venetoclax Vidaza, Acyclovir and Vori
This is just a small part of my drug story
Drug interactions, side effects galore
Not that that will stop me, give me some more
Medication should be taken with plenty of water
Do not discontinue without checking with your doctor
Joint pain, puffy face, slow wound healing
Changes in the skin, nausea and bleeding
Irregular heartbeat, dizziness and fainting
Agitation, twitching muscles, diarrhea, trouble breathing
Low blood pressure, lung infection
Tiredness, stomach pain, hallucination
My favorite drugs do not get me high
I take them to feel better, I take them to not die
Tim, wow…well done! I followed the rhythm and felt the beat! This is so impactful on a visceral level with me. Especially since I know you and I both shared a similar AML & transplant path for a while. Our meds, better living through chemistry!