i’ve been told by countless individuals
that they’ve had bouts of
uncontrollable bad feelings

compounded through
chemicals, pills, and a lust for
greener pastures

i’ve been told by countless people
that they feel like the world
is wrangling them by the throat,
straining the tendons in their hearts

antidepressants are good solutions
talking to someone is ideal
going out in the sun is beautiful

i loudly balk,
condescendingly
and flirt with it when alone