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Article: Dr. Gold and Dr. Green. (poem)
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- TriQuarterly
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- March 22, 1994
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You know, when I first became ill I went to see that pill Dr. Gold. He'd never smile
like you. He'd come in with a long face being evasive, always staring at his shoelaces.
I know I shouldn't say that to you, but what can I do? I never knew
what was going on. I was ready to quit, and then you'd come in and sit here and make me feel it
was worth it, the pain and nausea, the awful mouth sores and diarrhea, and ...