there with the presenting problem
in an early therapy group
the therapist working patient
drawing out the real issue
bringing design to a close
he was happy for a while
went about his life until
I found him a few years later
holding forth in another group
letting out the presenting problem
hinting at his other needs
as the therapist lanced this boil
brought the past into now
caught us right in the feels
& sure enough time goes by
I found him in another round
talking on the presenting problem
throwing out the weighted baited hook
this time the therapist caught it
passed it softly back with a smile
I think I caught your earlier rehearsal
remind me what is it you forget
to remember hold on to?
neilbenbow 