ASSESS THIS!
This is certainly true in my case, but it extends beyond me and my problems... can any of you identify?
ASSESS THIS!
This goes out to the unfortunate lot, who get a bit green around the gills,
Fighting to get through each day, stuffing their face with pills.
Begging for some answers, a little light relief,
Instead of wishing for your old life and swimming in the grief.
Politicians and government bodies, promising to lend a hand,
But you only get a look in if you’re the highest TAX band.
You’re made to have an interview with a person paid to think, you’ll lie,
Sitting there with a smile on their face, as they look you in the eye!
They make notes about your appearance, how you sit upon your chair,
They patronise and dictate to you, with a penetrating stare.
It’s designed to make you uncomfortable, to make you not want to say,
All the things you battle against, each and every day.
Supporting evidence is provided, a doctor’s note, a hospital review,
Letters from each person who knows, the ‘medical’ side of you.
They give them a cursory glance and dismiss you once again.
“We’ll get back to you in a couple of weeks” – but its usually closer to 10.
You go back home and about your life, you wait for the important ‘decision letter,’
When it arrives, tears sting your eyes – unbelievably, they’ve 'decided' you’re better.
‘You can appeal’ the ‘off white letter states, "Prove to us that you’re sick",
I thought I did that in the assessment, you condescending prick!