maausi

Quiet noise of traffic the scattered chirping of birds I woke up today The morning is cold Colder than I expected my body shivers A soft woollen scarf quickly slung around my neck provides soothing warmth Steaming cup of tea forgotten on the counter I'm in a hurry Running anxiously I think of my appointment arriving early I am forced to wait sitting in a plastic chair twitching nervously Cold gel on my throat the smell invades my nose thyroid ultrasound Blood sample aggressive flash of panic needle phobia I'm given water with pink raspberry syrup the fear dissipates I should be given a brief medical report on wednesday next week.