The essay was so 'poorly' [='badly'] written that it made no sense.
a 'poorly' run business
feeling 'poorly'
(..) now's the time to say so. Once you set foot on that boat, you're in the Navy, friend. I've been meaning to talk with you, Mike. My wife's doing poorly. I'd like to maybe see her one more time. You're free to make your way home any way you can, Mr Mayes. If he's leaving, (..)2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button