A Pill for the World

It seems that every time we turn around doctors are throwing pills at us, namely anti-depressants. This poem is a summary of my lots on the subject. Peace.

My soul is shaking, heart is a loss.

My mind is breaking, shuddering, and quaking.

My stomach reeks of yesteryears woes,

My bones lay shatter, gathered, and strewn.

El cirujano stands erected with perilous eyes,

Perverse and deformed lies the beak of a prey,

El brazos protracted and plotting a remedy.

“We’ll call it depression”,

“Now take one of these and don’t try to think.”

For tomorrow no one will care if you heed, reflect or speak.

The world is a loss with prescriptions of woe,

All are dejected, poor and deprived,

Disheartened, despondent, sad and contrived.

Do not fret my feathered friends,

For there is a tonic or two that will clear those vast incarnate blues. 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

You took the reader on a real journey in your words. Years ago. I was losing my minds. Doctors gave drugs. I was lucky. Put the drugs away and started running. Your poem was loud and clear on a difficult subject. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[BrokenWingedPhoenix]

Thank you. I was very frustrated at the fact that my doctor does not know how to treat my disorders so she continues to refer me to other doctors including a psychiatrist. I see the shrink tomorrow and I know the "fix" will be more pills that I will refuse to take. I believe nature can be healing as well as a healthy lifestyle, they can keep their poison.

[Coyote Poetry]

I recommend herbal rosemary tea. Used in Central American for many reasons. World is hard. I lost two brothers to suicide and three to drugs and alcohol. Life is steps. Sometimes we must tell our world. F-off and find a better place and new dreams. I changed life five times and you are welcome.

[BrokenWingedPhoenix]

I'll give that a try. Chamomile and peppermint are nice a well, very relaxing.

[Coyote Poetry]

Rosemary relaxes the body and help with the blood flow. Wife ave to daughters for their periods for many years.

[Aliquise]

This was a very unique way to describe the impressions of how doctors view help for people in situations like this. I found it very peculiar that you directed your anger towards physicians rather than depression itself for I do not see this a lot. You've opened eyes to new points of views on the subject and beautifully blended these feelings through the emotional diction you utilized. You're an amazing writer.

[BrokenWingedPhoenix]

Thank you so much, I never really thought of my poetry is being that good. It was just a way to ease the depression. I use to be angry with the depression, but I realized that it too is simply along for the ride. Over the past years doctors have "thrown" medications at me instead of listening. I find that this is the easiest way for them to get me to shut up and get out so they can over-medicate the next patient. Have a great day.

[Aliquise]

you're welcome. I can relate to how it feels, especially with my parents. The subject is one which is hard to understand without going through it.

[TrishArias]

That was amazingly haunting

[BrokenWingedPhoenix]

I really appreciate that, thank you so much. :)

[Connie]

Excellent. I loved it. I can relate

[BrokenWingedPhoenix]

Thank you. I actually had another doctor hand me meds today. It never seems to end.

[Connie]

ive been given meds over the years. they never worked. I havent taken anything in years. I try to surround myself with positive people. its a journey and I hope you find your path.

[BrokenWingedPhoenix]

That's great that you do not take medications. I have refused so far. Every time I take anti-depressants I just get worse. Today the new shrink prescribed an anti-psychotic for bipolar disorder II. I don't think I'll take it. I've learned that art, meditation and Yoga really help. Things have just been rough lately, but it always gets better. :)

[Connie]

I agree, it's hard to see when your 'in that place', but it always does get better.

[Philip Muls]

'Disheartened, despondent, sad and contrived.' You are a master with words.

'My soul is shaking'. Yes and no pill can heal that...only cover it up.

Love it. Could you read mine ?

[BrokenWingedPhoenix]

Thank you, and I'll go read yours now. :)

[Daisy]

yes you are true there is always a tonic for every ailment
Always a way out of our misery
Always a way to our victory.....
Wonderful.... good job

[BrokenWingedPhoenix]

Thank you. :)

[Writeforlovely]

Wow! That was really good!

[BrokenWingedPhoenix]

Thank you, I appreciate that. :)