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Poem #15 for the November Poem-A-Day challenge. Today’s prompt was to write a “just when you thought it was safe” poem.
You can’t talk your way out of this
said the counselor, so I took the pills
let them dissolve into my bloodstream
within a few weeks, the sun
shone outside my bedroom window
and I lost 23 pounds, all from my psyche
I think we’re going to be OK, I told my wife.
I think this time we’re going to be OK.
On the dining room table, my teacup
started shaking. Do you feel that? she asked.
Feel what? I said.
Jason, don’t know if this is personal experience, but very real. I’m on meds and know that my life and even my creativity are better for the therapy and blah blah blah… really!
But the “Do you feel that?” and your answer? Reminded me of my short stint on Lithium! Spiritual and physiological cement!
Great work. Do you have a place for subscribing to your blog? Otherwise, I’ll just keep on clicking and encouraging other Poetic Asiders to do the same.
Thanks – keep the beat, Amy Barlow Liberatore
Thanks, Amy. There’s an RSS feed link over on the right side of the page that you can use to subscribe. And thank for spreading the word!