(JUST ASK A PSYCHIATRIST!)

by Tonia Kalouria

(Scene I: Frank, now AKA: “Will,” decides to dash off a collection  
of  “poems” he modestly dubs “Poems for Posterity.”) 

“Oh, it can’t be all that hard!” (Frank just knew.) 
A few drinks hence, he had quilled quite a few. 
FAME thoughts swirled in Frank’s head
as he scratched drivel sans dread….

Ah, how easily “Will’s” hollow verse flew!

Just how hard it can be, “Will” soon knew!
His output—and synched REJECTS—both grew.
With his Ego gone Dead, 
“Will” then wrote with dull dread — 

Just the Doggerel Eds. love to eschew!

(Scene II: Psych Ward: Frank/Will and [ex]pensive Psych)
Wilted “Will” was now tetched in the head:
Thus, new works were composed from his bed. 
His Shrink thought really long, and thought hard 
how to end sad “Will’s” quest to be Bard/barred.
A-HA!
“…Give it up, Will: Seems the good stuff’s all been said!”

“Will” thought for a moment…Assured, then
Frank vaulted high off the bed and concurred:
“Oh, thanks, Doc! What you say must be true!” 
 And “Eureka!” cried Doc: “Another breakthrough!”

“Now get up, Frank — and start writing — 
                my 5-Star  review!”

* “Will”- Frank’s Nom de plume.