By Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to surgical intervention
complete a thorough examination
of the subject
Note critical anatomical features
essential to survival
ignorantly puncturing a major artery
has terminal implications
that must be avoided
Priority should be given
to ischemic limbs
that require prompt extraction
lest they rob viable branches
of valuable nutrients
Secondary consideration
should be focused upon areas
of hyperactive growth
that obstruct airways
and serve to incubate harmful parasites
Above all
exercise restraint
Don’t cut anything from a tree
that doesn’t need to be pruned