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this disease
by Steve Patterson → (All Poetry by Steve Patterson)
  
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what is it
about this disease
that causes
so much dis-ease?

always lonely
even in a crowd.
always alone
even when friends are around.

is it the booze
that causes me to lose
that connection?
that affection?

or is it the depression
that starts the regression?
the recession.
the fear of rejection.

dis-ease.
uncomfortable in my own skin.
feels like i lost my soul within.
feels like my "ME" is too thin.

Please
tell me
what is it
about this disease
that makes me feel
such dis-ease?

Copyright ©2002 steve patterson

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 Reviews of "this disease"
Reviewed by Amy
Reviewed on April 1, 2002
right on target. the good news is it gets better the longer we work recovery. the promises do come true.

Reviewed by mark
Reviewed on March 29, 2002
hang in there and someday you'll be writing a poem titled "i can't believe this ease" :)

Reviewed by Wendi
Reviewed on March 21, 2002
I really wish I could give a higher rating than ten on this one. One thing I've learned about the magic of writing is that when we write the question, the answer will follow. You hit the nail on the head when phrasing disease as dis*ease, because that's exactly what it is. Giving up old ways isn't easy at all - whether it's drinking, smoking or other addictions. The fact that you're looking for answers is a great indication that you'll find them. I wish you the best of luck.

Reviewed by Sharon Williamson (Reader)
Reviewed on March 16, 2002
Very good write...
I liked the way you did this.
Sharon;)


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