‘Pull Your Troubles’ Poem

Please cite all poem references: “Excerpt from ‘Suzie Bitner Was Afraid of the Drain’ by Barbara Vance.” Thank you!

Pull Your Troubles

At night before you sleep, my dear
You must reach deep in side
And pull your troubles out your ears
From whence they like to hide.

A trouble is the kind of thing
It’s very often true,
That bothers you more than the soul
Who passed in on to you.

~ Barbara Vance

Excerpt from the poetry collection “Suzie Bitner Was Afraid of the Drain”