If I’m Good

If I take all my medication – 12 tablets every day
If I wake at 8am, and get to sleep by midnight sharp
If I eat my greens, reds, blues and purples

If I’m good will I be cured?

If I learn the art of bingo, and play scrabble twice a week
If I don’t question my diagnosis, and accept the fact I’m ill
If I turn up to my appointments, take up all your advice

If I’m good will I be well?

If I regulate my mood, don’t go too high or much too low
If I learn to respect boundaries, don’t get too close or stay too far
If I talk about my feelings, but am careful not to bore

If I do all this will I finally be sane?

Or just be well contained?

Rachel Studley © 2003