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May 16, 2010
By francinejar SILVER, Chino Hills, California
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francinejar SILVER, Chino Hills, California
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God and the devil are raging inside me.

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All my inspiration
Comes from my lack of medication
If not for my ball of nerves
I would never have any words
To put down as a rhythmic flow
And enable me to keep my mind in tow
I can’t say for sure
But writing has become my cure
It’s the essence that boils my blood
And keeps me fighting in the world’s mud
But when the hostilities cease
Will I still be able to keep my lease
That being the little talent
Becoming very gallant
In my hand
To the growing book on my nightstand?

© Steve S., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
It's sort of embarrassing but my counselor would like me to try medication to help with anxiety, but with medication will I still be the person I am and the writer I want to be?
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