Black Dog Institute

It's a quality institution originally set up to treat and manage depression....Later extending into varied areas of psychology including mood disorders, bipolar.....

This was written by my husband;
I've discovered that emotion over time with some devotion,
Things that seem adverse are best put into verse
So I've taken to this caper with the pen and bits of paper,
In the hope, that it might help along the way.
The Black Dog of depression is a nasty self expression,
And writing makes this mongrel go away.
I've had my share of ups and downs with flood and fire and drought,
But the mental illness problem you can really do without
Turning things from negative to positive in your mind,
Is a strategy you should adopt and its better if it rhymes.
I've found when I've been down and the dog begins to bite,
Take up the pen and paper; even in the night.
Some people do the crosswords and others take up cards,
But putting things in writing is really not that hard.
Some people get obsessions for material possessions;
It can become a factor like the neighbours brand new tractor,
And as if there's no tomorrow to get it they must borrow.
Beware my friends,such traps can make the mind go snap.
For the sake of neighbour Jones don't take out any loans,
Just poke along and live within your means.
Life is really shorter than it seems