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Self-Medicating
March 7, 2022
She can take another sip, or abandon vodka bottles.
She can take another puff, or set down the cigarette box.
But she can’t forget his smile when he slipped in that roofie.
© Elle S., Hartland, Wisconsin
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This poem is written in Sijo form, and I wrote it shortly after discovering and falling in love with the style. This is not written from personal experience, but I know it's a significant and ignored topic that deserves more time in the spotlight.