Of My Wife Hilary

Of My Wife Hilary (and our journey in common)

She is my wife by Covenant These forty-eight years.

Mother of our Two delightful kids.

Now ages 35 and 42.

For the past 24 years At least Diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic.

These past 2 years Increasing incidents of Suspicion, deadly fear

Accusations of my adultery Alcoholism, drug dealing Dangerous connections with the mob Thieving from our common incomes.

ALL FALSE WITH NO EVIDENCE IN FACT. Proving stressful and Crazy to me.

Loved ones say Make for some distance Some happy and normal time To oneself.

Even perhaps a separation.

Oh yeah, that's a good one.

Two households suggested Out of one income.

But now there is an inheritance.

Perhaps a cashed way out?

Perhaps court motions for Involuntary admission to Psych Care.

I've been there before.

This time no facts for the "Danger to oneself or others" pitch.

Will only end up back In my hands as before.

Relationship damaged more.

Will not go this route.

Nope.

Sits poorly in my spirit.

Will chose to see the manifestations As just so much foolish imagination And knee- jerk outburst.

Pitying and loving the patient.

So help me God....Doug Blair (prepared this 26th of November, 2022)