Disrupted

It was a beautiful summer’s eve

Under a yellow umbrella

On the rooftop of the hospital, a secret patio

Where we celebrated our oldest daughter’s birthday

The other daughter carted up in a wheelchair

Injured in an accident on her own birthday just two weeks before

We sat around the table

Swapping funny memories of the birthday girl

Scarfing down pizza with garlicky, parmesan crust

Laden with oozing cheese and various roasted meats and vegetables

I munched on chips I didn’t need

As the sun glanced off the treetops and sunk below

And the breeze whispered

Much later

I was rudely awakened in a black hole of discomfort

My body vehemently revolting

Sweaty and almost nauseous

Gurgling stomach distended

Pregnant with a brick

Praying for relief

Regretting the feasting

But not the party

I refused dessert the next evening

Without hesitation

Lesson learned

Cured

But

For how long?

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