Modern Medicines and Walking Off into the Sunset

The man and woman walk off into the sunset
As a chorus sings a mellow "Viva Viagra"
And the man turns to the camera and winks
Followed by brief narrative of praise
Heralding the virtues of "being ready"
With a trailing warning of the downsides
A medical marvel with side effects
And isn't that the sorry truth?
Medical medicine with side effects
Seem to be the new and awful rule
There are cures for just about everything
But you may get constipated or the opposite
And have to deal with Moctezuma's revenge
Joining the proverbial Brown-spot Club
Or your ills could be cured but face worse
Like a heart attack or an exploding body part
Or a body part that makes explosions
But I guess getting a little gas isn't too bad
I mean, after all, I do get gas from Taco Bell
And that really isn't very bad, considering . . .
Yet, the list of medicine caused ills goes on
Including failing eye sight or weak bones
Or losing your hair and going bald
And the list of maladies goes on and on
Which makes a person ask the quesrtion
"What is worse, the ailment or the cure?"
Then there is that other side effect warning
About the four hour erections
And the advisement "To see a doctor immediately"
But how does a person get to the doctor?
After all, it could be difficult driving your car
Or even riding a bicycle or even walking
Wow!  Can you imagine what people would say?
"Hey, did you see that guy walking down the street?"
Or walking into the doctor's office or off into the sunset
Hmmm . . . Must have overdosed on Viagra!
But I guess there are worse ways to go
Even if you have to limp along down the sidewalk
Or ride your bicycle or drive your car side-saddle
Maybe having someone ask you with a smile
"Hey Buddy, whats in your pocket?"
While the mellow music in the background plays
"Viva Viagra!"