Thursday, May 13, 2010

Over the Counter

I was stuck in the drugstore,
Staring at the shelf,
Trying to select the proper
Pills for myself.

Do I go generic?
Or stick to tried and true?
Dayquil or Nyquil?
What’s the thing to do?

Do I need a cough suppressant?
Will my headache go away?
Capsule, caplet, soft-gel, liquid?
There’s a dizzying display.

Can one pill treat every symptom?
Should I spring for extra-strength?
I’ve been up and down the aisle,
Boxes fill each inch of length.

Finally, I made my decision:
I picked Duane Reade’s brand, non-drowsy.
Guess I should have stayed there longer,
‘Cause I still feel really lousy!

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