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An ILL One’s Wish

By Chidinma Nwonye
February 23, 2026
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Body warm and shivering,

Longing for relief.

Many show care, others pity, 

But she wishes the pain away.

Health is wealth, they say.

Now, I know she would pay a million bucks

just to jump back up in strength again.


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