Statins Poem by Paul Reed

Let's all start taking some statins
They say they're good for Asians or Latins
Their benefit is clearly not a hoax
They do prevent you having strokes

Statins also have the knack
Of preventing the dreaded heart attack
At fifty, sixty or older still
They're an incredibly useful pill

Imagine a rotten football side
With their goals tally on the slide
If you slipped a statin in their half time tea
They'd be sure to go on a goal-scoring spree

Why not try them on the animal race
They live life at too fast a pace
Their problems we can easily stem
Nine out of ten cats said they liked them

Why not bung them to your aged parrot
Or your pet rabbit with his carrot
Or stick them in the goldfish bowl
And feed daily to your mare in foal

Statins might also be of use
To rhinoceros and hairy moose
And the lion we should not deprive
Statins could keep him alive

Don't stop there, remember the dog
Ferrets, field mice and the shy hedgehog
They all need a daily statin dose
To put an end to their cares and woes

So hats off to this new wonder pill
Take them till you get your fill
A cure whether you're poor or wealthy
Feeling great or so unhealthy

Wash them down with a glass of water
Give them to your son and daughter
Hand them round to colleague and friend
And watch as their lives extend

They'll survive for a few more decades
With their dentures and their deaf-aids
They'll sing as they let their ancient cat in
'He owes it all to the humble statin'