two tranquilisers
that’s what they say they are
a no hassle medicine
put them in my mouth and swallow
swallow them and hope for the best
Gladys Hall
2008
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an insiders guide to surviving ill health
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Arts organisation arthur+martha is working with hospital patients, staff and visitors, creating an insider’s guide to illness using poetic language and artworks. We invite you to use this blog to share your experiences of living with ill health.
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