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You'Re Saying I'M Sick

Saw a doctor once and he gave me distress Said there's no cure for it, I was more than depressed He gave it a title, a label, a name Said to take medicine, it could be tamed Doctor, be the one who can help me today All I know is misery and sadness, I say It is true that I puke, and I poke and I pick It was sad to hear him say I was sick So I did as he asked and I do feel great bliss You would think that I would be so grateful for this I am afraid of the stigma, the looks and the pity When people find out that there is one in their city What do I say if they ask if it's true? Do I lie, turn away or live somewhere new? I guess it takes time to manage my fate If only I didn't live in a world with such hate

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Date: 11/23/2014 11:39:00 PM
Strong is your poem but stronger is your spirit . . . live strong and courageously, NOT stigmatized or labeled by others . . .know who you are and love yourself. One thing I know -- you are a poet who writes from the heart. Seek the hurting and help them . . . with your words and encouragement . . . you have me.
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