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Everybody’s Taking Prozac

it’s not fair!
everybody’s on
a mind-altering drug
that makes them more confident,
more secure,
or functional.
and i keep being interrupted.

i’m sorry

don’t mind me

no problem

that’s okay

i’m the model of timidity.
quiet. don’t say a word.
walk all over me.

look at her!
She’s on a drug
that makes her more seductive,
let’s us all know she’s accessible.
but i’m still undesirable.

i’m here

can’t you see me?

didn’t mean to get in the way

i just thought —

well, never mind

look at him!
He’s on a drug
that’s got him feeling good.
He doesn’t mind saying
he’s better than the rest of us,
doesn’t mind
if he takes control.
and i’m just ignored.

helpless helpless

that’s what i am

i’m no good

i know

i’m not worth much

but maybe if i was taking prozac...

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(C) 3/13/95 Tom Brinck


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