Ode to my kidney:

Righty, oh Righty... I have so much to say.

My whole life, its been only us, but it feels so new today.

You scared us a bit with your large little figure.

But, the CT scan shows youre just an overachiever.

I've spent my whole life thinking that there was a lefty,

I can only imagine. Your feeling of responsibility must have been so hefty.

But instead of shriviling in your pity filled gloom

You decided to get ripped and force the rest of me to make room.

So, you are healthy and thriving and strong the doc's say

There's a tiny bit of fluid, but come on , you try to be a lone kidney for a day.

I guess I just want to aknowledge your hard work

And let you know that I will calm down soon so you won't go berzerk.

But, I do have one tiny favor to ask..

Its really really small, so dont take me to task.

I have this thing...this little old thing

The docs say its ok and its something we can swing.

I would like to run the marathon. Its 4 days away

So, how about we do this thing, whatdya say?

I promise to drink lots of water with glee

So, just make sure you do your job and filter that pee.

And when it is over, I promise you one thing

I will sit my butt down on a bench or a swing.

Or a chair or a couch or a bed or a table

Heck, Ill sit my butt down on some hay in a stable.

I promise to rest and let you get some zzz's when its done

But until then, do me a solid and stay on top of your function?

Right kidney, my kidney, my dear old new friend

Although I miss lefty, it is you on which I will always depend.

So, let's cheers to this newfound friendship, but before I bid adiou

You mind giving my damn uterus a pep-talk too?