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Of human diseases PD's one of the jewels.
To enjoy it most, just follow these rules:
Try to recall, before you start yappin'
That PD's not the worst that can happen.
It makes you neurotic, but not completely insane
So count your blessings before griping again.
 
Cherish our foreign terms; they're sure to please ya'
Like substantia nigra and bradykinesia.
Remember, PDs have a special high calling:
Do everything you can to keep from falling.
 
When you're walking there's one thing more:
Swing arms evenly, back to fore,
And try not to slobber, although you may drool -
Unsightly behavior's against the rule.
 
Try not to write so terribly small,
It gets so cramped we can't read it at all.
And take your pills for goodness sake,
If you don't do that - well, give us a break!
 
If you must shake your head, shake it just so,
Don't let it look like you're saying "no".
Shake front to back, that'll be best;
Then the shaking looks like you're saying "yes".
 
Exercise daily to avoid festination,
Eat plenty to vegies to prevent constipation.
Drink plenty of water, but don't miss the toilet,
If your underwear's clean, try not to soil it.
 
That expressionless face that you're always making
Is less problematic than that arm that keeps shaking.
So keep up your spirits, do your best to be chipper,
And smile, though your face looks like Jack the Ripper.
 
And sleep all you can, lucky lad or lass,
And turn on the night light, so yiou don't fall on your...fanny.
When it comes to sex - Well, there's no single answer,
Be grateful it's PD, you don't have cancer!
 
 
Allen Trubitt (After three years of PD, you'd think I'd have better things to
do with my time!)