doctor's appointment; a poem

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a tick of the clock

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a tick of the clock

with an attempt to sync the shallow breaths

the crisp, white walls try to invite me but

they're lacking the human touch i desire


fast paced steps and a click

shuffling backwards on the deep burgundy bed

and soon the door swiftly opens

my new acquaintance is the lemon scent surrounding me


shut eyes, swallow the bile

i hesitate to look up

why do i smile

and ignore the construction site in my head


"severe..."

eyes blurred, dry throat closing

"anxiety"

pounding chest, ears flooding


"and depression"

i snap my wary head back up

only to stare intently at my mother

who responds with an innocent shrug


trembling hands reach for my mouth

as he drones on about medication

consultation

communication


one last deep breath with

"severe anxiety and depression" 


10/24/17

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