So I've been writing but not posting just because I got a new phone and I've had to be crazy careful with everyone so - sorry , but I'm doing a big post now so comment , vote and follow !
The door swings forward as I push on the handle
Luminous orange chairs facing away from each other
Because this isn't a place to make friends
As the guy is the corner is sketchy as owt
And the receptionist is waiting to put on her coat
The chemists is open past 9pm for those of us who go and never come back again
Dragged into the back room to gaze at pink elephants
to read out the letters and announce what looks blurry
We are poked and prodded and upon eventual decision
"We're keeping you forever
You need continual supervision "
He pushes his thick glasses up a bony nose
To see you a little better - study you then disclose
"Alex , we really think you're special
And if you tell your mommy and daddy
You can live here now
And forever be happy !"
What?
Pushed into a white room with a set of scales and a measure stick
Figure your way out
All the monkeys managed it
I can't remember signing anything and before I know it my patience is wearing thin
I shout and scream the others will hear me because I'm fine , I've done nothing
Please come and help me
I go into classic asylum mode and hit the walls to let off a load
Of what the shrinks are calling pent up anger
Until they dose me with some extra fast calmer
Pushed into a white night dress
I accept my fate of being captured by the luminous chemist
YOU ARE READING
The Big Book of Poems
PoetryPoems to be enjoyed on your own , or in company , with a cat or a dog , when you're sad , or when you're happy .
