Madness and mayhem lurk at my left
To my right, chaos crouches… promises a riot
Escalating anxiety paralyses… leaving me stressed
“Just a bit of peace and quiet
That’s all I ask for my birthday!”
“Can’t we take you out for a nice meal?”
The mere prospect fills me with dismay
My life’s frenetic pace has become surreal.
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My heartfelt wish is reluctantly granted
Totally alone on a ‘desert islan...