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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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