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Self Medication

SELF MEDICATION July 27, 2019 I have self-medicated for 45 years Let’s review That’s a long time. For not having a clue So what comes to your mind? He must mean drink. Not my medication You still have to think. That’s not it Then it must smoke. Not my medication But that’s a funny joke. There are those who Turn to fitness for their drug. Not my medication I’d be better off with a hug. Anger is an ugly one People with it just seem to yell. Not my medication People hurt all over and may not be well. Then there is physical touch Screw everything in sight. Not my medication That’s a way you will never find the light. So I showed it could have been worse Everyone may have a curse. Finding yours is up to you Look at your biggest clue. My medication is simple It’s comfort food when I am sad. But I make up for it with Comfort food when I’m glad. This is changing as I speak Writing about is such relief. I feel like my boat Is no longer on the reef. I believe so pray for me. It can’t be changed alone. I’m not going to let this be Seed for change has now been sown.

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Date: 2/12/2023 6:34:00 PM
Good write. Educational... so many ways to self medicate. Revealing your own way of self medicating at the end of the poem, I can relate to the feeling of being trapped by using when happy and sad. Poetically moving and personally moving. You've broken the chains. And found out you don't have to do this alone. Thank you for sharing. I'll be praying. Congratulations on your poem being featured. __ Tamra
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Date: 8/18/2019 12:45:00 PM
Enjoyed this poem you wrote. Clever and amusing. Thanks for the smile, and leaves food for the thought if you get my drift.
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