For years now
I haven't been able to
Figure out
The puzzle
The strategy
Of how to work outMy tachycardia
The raising pulse
Without exertion
Another symptom of M.E.Gym or pool
Didn't matter
Yes, exercise raises the pulse
A given, layman's terms
But tachycardia is
The afterWhen in normal people
The pulse goes back down
With inaction
Not here, here it races
Even fasterMaking for dizziness
Inability to catch a breath
Let alone drive home
Nothing workedUntil, while swimming
A few weeks ago
Something clickedI'm a scuba diver
I'm allowed only
3,000 PSI
Of oxygen per tank per dive
500 PSI
Is the danger level, time to surfaceWhat if my whole 2 hours at the pool
Including shower, dressing, blowing out hair
And driving home
I pretend I'm on a dive
I have to slow my breathing down
When underwater to not run out
Of oxygen quicklyTwice, I tried this strategy at the pool
And both times I was able to knock
The tachycardia away before
It took possession
No real delay
Was able to head homeGoes to show that using
Other experiences in situations
Are often better than any medications
Just be creative, inventive, and don't be
Afraid to try new thingsAnother seemingly impossible puzzle, solved.
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My Warrior Path (Book 6)
PoetryMy 6th poetry book starts September 10, 2018. After Walking Forward to the Beginning, it's now time to head towards the future and all of my goals and dreams; a warrior marching down her path as depicted on the cover. This book will also be edgier t...