Saw the shrink again the other day
the sleeping problems wouldn't go away
he listened quietly to every word
though I don't really know how much he heard
of the pain between the lines
He offered meds which I refused
I had bottles full all unused
his opinions of what I dreamed
made some sense or so it seemed
it was important that I recognized the signs
Social life was at an all time low
lost all my get up and go
restaurant help and grocery checkers
reception and secretaries at the doctors
the extent of my communication defined
At the end my hour he asked how I felt
about how my problems had been dealt
with after the extensive oral release
did I experience any welcome new peace
I said yes, accumulated garbage now consigned
Back home I booted into cyberspace
and joined my friends in that digital place
even if they are faceless I wouldn't miss it
and they will fill my life 'til that next visit
when once again I will expel those demons undefined
