Why are you so angry at me?
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I am in a place where I may
Be able to help you in some way
As a trained professional equipped am I
To help alleviate your suffering, then why
Do you not give me a chance to explain
To you the disease that’s causing your pain
You are frustrated, I understand
By your illness, things seem out of your hands
Your life is dominated by your disease
You cannot do anything as and when you please
But why is your anger directed at me
That I am on your side, why can’t you see?
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You know when I suggest a form of treatment
I am basing it on my professional judgment
Why do you assume there is a vested interest
I want to work with you to find the treatment that best
Fits your unique situation, your unique constellation
Of symptoms of the disease that cause you consternation
Unfortunately your lifestyle choices that your health affect
Need to be discussed, with due respect
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Unfortunately anger turns out to be obstructive
In the path of finding a solution constructive
Anger brings an element of mistrust
To our relationship, and both of us must
First address that elephant in the room
Let all hidden frustrations be exhumed
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While you are trying to grapple with your anger, I
Am learning the art of patience, I would not lie,
I have to give you the space that you need
Before I give up on our professional relationship indeed
Cognitively I understand that your anger here
May be directed more at your illness, but I do fear
That in my role as a physician I have failed
I admit that albeit briefly, I let self-doubt prevail
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I hope your anger shall eventually dissipate
And together a treatment plan we shall formulate
Passion...unbridled 