The story of Hippocrates is shrouded

in uncertainty
despite these facts.

He trained as a physician
in the Dream Temple of Kos.

This was back
when Apollo

and Panaceia watched Hippocrates
observe the sick

and injured. He knew
his humours

which, in Latin means moisture
although I doubt

he laughed
until tears ran down his face.

Hippocrates
was too busy

blaming the weather
known as autumn depression

when those inclined to drink
quickly became drunks.

Hippocrates said a lot
about the cause and even today,

nothing much has changed.