Elisabeth Sheaffer Poet Light Verse

Understanding Stress

Be positive, life can be jolly
In spite of its complexities
Advised the doctor.

Mother’s Little Helpers are folly,
They won’t score any of life’s niceties
Continued the doctor.

And you wonder, does he (she) understand
What I’m saying or am I just a name
In the computer.

Perhaps understanding is banned,
You’re just a patient, they’re all the same
In the computer.

So spill it over a caring friend
Who’ll reassure you, you’re not round the bend,
Who’ll support you till the miseries end
Without a computer.

(Fortunately, my doctor is not like this)

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John Watt January 16, 2020 at 2:47 AM Elisabeth, I find that writing (and reading) poetry has become my Mother's Little Helper for dealing with stress. It's certainly healthier! Love this charming little insight poem ~ John Elisabeth Sheaffer January 16, 2020 at 11:37 AM I'm in complete agreement that reading and writing poetry are both a tonic and uplifting. And there are no side effects! Thanks for your comment.

Poet Destroyer A March 23, 2013 at 6:25 PM Elisabeth, Congratulations with your Featured Poem of the week. Wishing you the best this new coming week. Take care :-) Linda