This Self Examination 'Thing' Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Could you survive,
Without a back to ride on?
No.
I don't think so.

I've never seen you sacrifice.

But you are quick,
To criticize those on your side.
Those who go out of their way,
To make sure you're okay.

And you are never satisfied,
By those things done.
Your Jekyll is in need of therapy.
And your Hyde most times,
Isn't welcomed by anyone.

And those who wish you well,
Wanting more to have you...
On a smooth path.
You first respond with anger.
Then you proceed to laugh.

Something in your head,
Is not screwed too tight.
Something in your mind,
Is-just-not-right!

'How do you feel now? '

Tremendous.
A whole lot better.
How long have you been doing,
This 'self examination' thing?

'I just started.
I do it twice a day.

I was looking in the mirror
The other day in the restroom.
And all of a sudden my boss comes in!
On the line...
'Your Jekyll is in need of therapy.
And your Hyde most times,
Isn't welcomed by anyone.'

Yeah?
What happened?
What did he do?

'He called me into the office.
Asked me if I needed Friday off...
With pay! '

No way?

'YES!
I'm telling you it works.'