Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Institutionalized

what goes on
behind
closed doors
prognostics
diagnostics
the fears
the tears

a number
mere statistics
yet
when
it comes to us
a perspective
most unique



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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Rhona Mcferran October 2, 2019 at 10:26 PM Ain't that the truth!! (Well said!) Line Gauthier October 2, 2019 at 11:58 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Rhona.

Timothy Mcguire October 2, 2019 at 4:54 PM The patients perspective is what matters most Line Gauthier October 2, 2019 at 7:54 PM So true, Timothy. Feelings of vulnerability come into play.

Panagiota Romios October 2, 2019 at 4:46 PM Line, I used to volunteer in lock wards. It's frightening and I was always glad I was not a patient in one. There are many facilities. I only referred to one type. Panagiota Line Gauthier October 2, 2019 at 7:55 PM Lots of undesirable situations to avoid at all cost.