The doctor told me frankly:

said i'd had issues

leading to an event

which turned into an episode.

 

Well I didn't know what he meant.

I 'ad been feeling dicky,

quite icky from time to time

 

so I put meself in 'is 'ands, as you do.

Five days in orspital,

the works, the full monty.

Orders to cut out smoking,

 

I thought: you must be joking.

Now there's follow ups,

exercises like basic training,

reg'lar visits and more procedures;

 

I ain't complaining.

My missus says i'm doing well,

she knows best - and England expects.

Apart from side effects:

dizziness, shooting pains,

dry throat, insomnia,

I feel better all round.