VICTOR IN THE FIGHT

A look behind the walls of manic depressive illness. The form used is Rime Couie.

VICTOR IN THE FIGHT
 

Once again the mind is racing Every minute I am tracing, Footsteps to the past. Eyes are bleary as I'm pacing From the gloom I now am lacing, Shadows which are cast. From the darkness, day is dawning Soon the son will catch me yawning, Sleepless now am I. Never-ending voices fawning O're my mind an illness spawning, Questioning....oh why? Would to God this thing so daunting That requires its presence, haunting Ever through the night... Leave me be without its taunting Set me free from din of wanting... Victor in the fight!

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

An excellent description of your battle with this disorder, and the form is excellent! Your lines, "Would to God this thing so daunting That requires its presence, haunting.........reminds me of words that Poe might have written.
Yes, keep fighting it as Melinda has suggested in her review. And may peace be yours!!

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you so much Sheila! Your comment on the poem is much appreciated and the wishes for peace are accepted with my deep gratitude. ~Sharon

[Fran Marie]

A beautiful poetry form to express and describe the hauntings of depression..I can relate to those feelings ...well written piece here..

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you so much for the lovely review my dear. I am sorry that you can relate however. Depression is such a heavy burden at times. If it weren't for my relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, I don't know how I could handle things. ~Sharon
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[Tom]

Intriguingly cerebral, a finely penned, flowing poem !

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you very much Tom! ~Sharon

[nazia]

Memories do haunt us at times... Carry us away from the present into the past we want to forget... An intriguing piece :)

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you so much nazia for your beautiful comments! ~Sharon

[Melinda McQueen]

Heartfelt and intriguing. A darkened soul searching for the light.
Keep fighting, keep writing. for it helps the soul find the light.

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you so much Melinda for the lovely review. I actually HAVE found the light in Christ Jesus my Lord! This poem was written when I was going through a period of deep depression. ~Sharon

[wordman]

memories,sometimes haunting great write sharon

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you for a kind review Ron. This write is about my battle with a major depressive disorder. ~Sharon

[wordman]

well Sharon, lets hope you win

[Miss Sharon]

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength! :>)~SP

[wordman]

that is true,but you have to learn how to plug in for a better word or the lack of one
tried to join starlite a couple days ago but the a*s hole blocked me,no idea why it was me that took up for him when he bought the site lol