. Poetry from The Great In-Between: The Psychiatrist

Monday, September 21, 2026

The Psychiatrist

 


(A lone voice whispers)


Do you write

For freedom

From boredom 


Or even sympathy


Simply to defeat

Apathy


People who experience traumatic events may sometimes develop apathy syndrome


(indifference and emotional detachment)


As a means to further protect themselves mentally and prevent further distress


This is normally present in survivors of tragedies


And it can be part of post-traumatic stress disorder


Caused by emotions hard-pressed


So are you ready to lie on my couch 

And begin to confess? 


(C)

Copyright John Duffy

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