Medicine

Hiding away struggles with anxiety.

I keep my friends

like I keep my medicine

far from me

in a cold place

until I am ready

and ready I won't be

until I am healthy

without reaching into the cupboard

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A lot of people do the actions of the poem. Hide their weaknesses and fears. I like the poem. You said a lot in a few words. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Gabriel-David]

this is short but very powerful and effective (good use of short poetry here because it packs such a punch)

i have suffered with addiction in the past so this resonated with me.
the first four lines are great
far from me and in a cold place // feels like a banishment.
and i like how it is a struggle, a fight within the voice of the poem that he/she knows already that they won't be ready just like that. It takes time and it is a real difficult journey

[SLOVA]

Though separated by our types of hurt (anxiety, addiction, what have you), I always find it amazing that people who identify with these can meet on common ground. I'm proud that my poem has been able to reach out to you. Thank you for your kind review and your empathetic thoughts toward the journey toward recovery and happiness. And I wish you happiness despite your troubles.

Sincerely,
SLOVA