Pain Relievers by Margaret King

Our affection for each other, portioned out in teaspoonfuls:

Take 2 at bedtime

Only as needed

Never combine with alcohol.

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Margaret King is a Wisconsin author who enjoys penning poetry and flash. She has forthcoming work in Moist Poetry Journal. Her recent work has appeared in MoonPark Review and Great Lakes Review. She is also the author of the poetry collection, Isthmus.