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Book 4 Page 44
Illness
An illness is like a large ‘ferocious dog’
that snaps and snarls.
But behind this persona lies the reason for illness;
and this is more like a ‘whimpering pet,’
waiting to have some love and attention.
© Written by Dominic John Gill www.poetry.net.au dominicj7@poetry.net.au 8/7/99