Well-Worn Magazines

Sometimes, this is all it feels like.

 

My life,

is one of pain, medications,

doctor appointments

and trips to the pharmacy.

That's my life,

pain, medications,

doctor's offices

and well-worn magazines.

1992

Reviews

[Craig2591]

If you have to put up with all of that other stuff, you'd think some good magazines wouldn't be too much to ask for.

[Frieda P]

This is so damn sad, the worst part being it's true, clever yet, painful read.

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you for the review, freida. I hate being a complainer, but sometimes I just gotta' get it out. My writing has help me to un-bottle many emotions. Chronic pain is a hand I was dealt and I try to place my bets or fold at the appropriate times. I am getting a much better poker face!

[Coyote Poetry]

A true story in the poem. The offices of Doctors seem to have old magazines. You described in so few words the life of surviving with pain and the Doctor's visits. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you for the review my friend.

[Pax]

short and very sad. well said.

[Ama May Cooper]

Short but i think that length is unesscary with a piece so strong
the lines each carry there own venom and anger at the misjustice given to them.
Loved it

[Mauricio Montoya]

it can be that way sometimes, great job in bringing this piece together.