By: Cedric McClester,Copyright © 2022.

Since you asked me how I feel
I’ma try to keep it real
It’s been a hell of an ordeal
Like a prisoner eating their last meal
I’m resigned to my hospital stay
Yet perhaps I’ll come home one day
Ya see I do believe
God will give me a reprieve

My weaken lungs show it
What they call long-haul Covid
Which before I realized
Caught me by complete surprise
Now I can’t avoid oxygen or steroids
Though each and everyday
I’m getting stronger the doctors say

And though it has been long
Ya see, I’m Boston strong
I can weather anything
The  universe may choose to bring
So interstitial lung disease
Can kiss my ***
This too I know will come to pass
The dye has yet to be cast

Let me continue to take my meds
And keep the faith as Adam Powell said
Ever thankful for my daily bread
While looking forward to what lies ahead
Cos’ only God knows
When my show will close
And this is my final reveal
Yes, it’s been quite an ordeal






Cedric McClester, Copyright © 2022.   All rights reserved.