Again

by Barb McGuire

Hello Old Friend.

You and I have come a long way... together

I wonder where you are

when you leave

I play with my daughter

I go to school

I work hard

I play hard

Then you come back, you fiend!

And, I don't...

I don't play,

I don't work

I don't......

I hurt

I cry

I wince,

I want to.....

NO!

Take a pill, move on.

The pain goes away...

The numbness goes!

Finally you are GONE!!!

.... but I wonder, where you are

and when will you be back?

AGAIN