I Have To Have A Good Day Poem by David Rose

I Have To Have A Good Day



I have a ninety year old father who lives with me
He has pain in his back and in his knee

His doctor gave him this Percocet pill
He said, 'ask anytime for a refill'

I was struggling one day
Needed to keep my daemons away

Decided to try one and take a chance
Seemed like a reasonable idea at first glance

Made me feel warm everywhere
Had more conversation to share

It really gave me the boost I needed
My idea had succeeded

Percocet allows me to feel happy
Instead of being so snappy

I understand all the reasons it's wrong
Some days I just need a little help to get along

I haven't started anything that can't be undone
PS. Please don't tell anyone

Saturday, May 31, 2014
Topic(s) of this poem: war
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
I am a disabled Vietnam War veteran suffering from PTSD who is undergoing therapy with the Veterans Administration. I have discovered that journaling and writing poetry has been helpful in enabling me to formulate healthy thoughts.
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