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The diagnosis

Do you every get that itchnot one you can scratchthe feeling if you don'tyou may crawl out of your skinthe certainty you just cant go withoutand damned those who stand in the way When the time comes to stopbut you don't want toforgetting the details of whyand who it might effectif you do rememberit might not even matterknowing is only half the battle Do you test the limitseven knowing the boundariesonce more won't matter eitherwho's business is it any ways We only live once Then you may have contracted Neoitisit is highly addicting and contagiousand is common disease among poetsat this time there is no known cure So if you or a loved oneneed help with this disease and

coresponding addiction thanplease know you are not alone Write a challenging poem or twothen go and comment for others this is the only proven treatment Like all prescriptionsplease do not operate heavy machinerywhile under the influence The treatment does have some side effects more friendsbetter poetryand an opportunity to learn from some great poets
 97% report more positives than negatives Some may experience occasional nauseawhich tends to subside after a few weeks If you suffer any chest painsor shortness of breaththen seek medical attention immediately In rare incidences people have reportedamazing acts of kindness We do recommend a moderate dosageuntil you know how the treatment will effect you but there is

no known incidents of overdose




We here at the Neo institute are here to support you  Julie D.D. 4-5-2010 No animals were harmed in creation of this poem.
— DawningDaytripper, Apr 05, 2010

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Region, Country: Robe valley, WA, USA

Favorite Poets: All of them, for differant reasons. Neopoet poets have influenced me the most over the last 2 plus years. Great teachers. Edgar Allen Poe, Dickens, way to many to list...

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Critiques

xena465

xena465

16 years 2 months ago

Brilliant Julie. Sounds

Brilliant Julie. Sounds like this was written for me? Only kidden!!! But it does ring a few bells. Rosina xena465
DawningDaytripper

DawningDaytripper

16 years 2 months ago

It is simply your addiction

It is simply your addiction talking Rosina, We are all afflicted. it points at no one. And yes it does ring bells. hehehe thanks for taking the time to comment, your the best'est Julie D.D.
Bonitaj

Bonitaj

16 years 2 months ago

Yes Indeed!

I too have fallen under this benign malady, but it was with soft impact onto a bed of cushioned compliments. I have no intention of recovering any time soon! Clever write Bonita j
DawningDaytripper

DawningDaytripper

16 years 2 months ago

I do believe most of the

I do believe most of the negative side effects are not at Neo, but the life that surround us Bonita. And I like a compliment, but a good debate always feels good to. I don't want the cure either, its probably why no one is looking for one LOL. So glad you liked it. Thanks for reading. Julie D.D.
Seren

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

I dont want to rid myself of

I dont want to rid myself of my affliction for it is GOOOOOD lmao fucking awesome poem Julie well said and timely bravo ~! you got my nom for this one love JayCee btw thanks for scaring the shit outta me after your other write of the other day I thought something was up lol and then was so relieved to read this (hugs) smax though lol
DawningDaytripper

DawningDaytripper

16 years 2 months ago

I am so glad that you got a

I am so glad that you got a good laugh Jayne, best compliment of all. Wasn't sure everyone would see the humor of my astra zenica inspired poem. But it sure cracked me up. Thanks my dear and I will pop on over and visit you a little later. Julie D.D.
DawningDaytripper

DawningDaytripper

16 years 2 months ago

Excellent Idea Licia, there

Excellent Idea Licia, there is so many afflicted. Thanks for the read and comment. Julie Hi my name is Julie and I am an addict, maybe the next piece will work off the 12 steps, lol. D.D.
weirdelf

weirdelf

16 years 2 months ago

This is clever, funny and well written

but I think it could be a major work if it was not Neopoet referential. It would take some minor changes, perhaps including a line about the unlikeliness of a community of poets, all the other ingredients are there, the grief and pain and joy in sharing. For many years there was a prominent graffiti in Sydney that said "Taxi drivers unite! haha!" the line We only live once stands out a bit incongruous to me. Cheers, Jess, “The political arena leaves one no alternative, one must either be a dunce or a rogue.” Emma Goldman