Sickness Poem by Daniel B Kelleher

I never heard of COPD before
An illness within the lungs
Smoking is what i'am told
The cause and cursed by all

An hidden illness felt by me
Not knowing how my family feel
Self inflicted is my curse
Knowing it was getting worse

Airpipes closing wheezing noise
Attached to oxygen 24/7
Quality of life determined
By that dreaded COPD

I have to stay positive
For my family's sake
Not to see me suffer
My life is shortened
That I have no doubt
Remember this
Remember well
Positively prolongs life