I really liked the message in this poem. Reminds me of my dad actually. Great job!

Natalie

Maryanne, to me this is a masterpiece and one of the best poems I've read so far in my years on this site. I'll start out by saying the title is used well because "attitudes" can mean a lot of different things. But here I believe it is very blunt and straightforward. Starting off with "but" pulls you into the story right away. And what a powerful line to start out with. The story enfolds and flows well. Each stanza is riveting and tells a different scene each time. The story itself is interesting to me. It encapsulates the emotions so well. The main character you could say is concerned about their close loved one or friend. The imagery you can hear and see. You can hear the concerns. You just want this person to live (like they used to). And isolate in a padded room. And come back stronger than ever! Excellent!