Insanity

Felt like losing it in this poem. Makes me feel free.

In sanity or... 

Insanity? 

Like something chilling up my spine, 

all the thoughts that aren't mine.

Some reptilian thing crawling inside my brain, 

a heavy heart, burdened by pain. 

And worms inside my head, 

making me feel bad, 

making me feel sad, 

making me go mad. 

Fears conjured by my feverish mind, 

terror, horrors and monsters align. 

Harpies and Hydras emerge, 

as this old heart bursts with anxiety, 

so many fears, such a long variety. 

As all nightmares begin to converge. 

Ghosts that haunt my imagination, 

bad Angels seeking Revelation, 

spectres of desolation. 

Powers, let me be... 

So I can be at peace and free, 

from this moment on, let me be. 

I exorcize you by ink, 

you no longer bother how I think, 

By my pen these inner demons die, 

and truth shines brighter than any lie. 

I shall not fall insane! I cry...

Though despair at times may seem great,

such shall not become my ill fate.

I may be broken, some crazy words spoken... 

But for a life worse than death? 

I am not beaten yet! 

Illusions or delusions, 

I shall not fall for that, 

This life is mine and I take it back! 

Author's Note

I felt like writing about insanity.
And how people may struggle to keep a rational mind at times.
Don't worry, I don't think I am really insane...
Just writing this made me feel free.
I like to go all the way with my poetry.
I hope you all can enjoy my work.
All visits and reviews are welcome and appreciated.
Thank you so much for your visit.
Take good care. Bright blessings.

Reviews

[Amy R]

This poem reflects on the nature of fear, the haunting presence of negative thoughts, and the power of writing as a therapeutic outlet.

The language is vivid and evocative, employing strong imagery to convey the turmoil within the poet's mind.

Your poem emphasizes the importance of creative expression as a tool for healing and self-assertion, advocating for the right to reclaim one’s life from the depths of mental anguish.

Interesting write, quite deep yet a reality for many. Being sane when it feels like everything makes no sense.
Thanks for sharing such a raw poem..
-Amy

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Yes, that was my intention.
Rational versus irrational.
Thank you so much for your visit and your review.
Your words are deeply appreciated Amy.
I am so glad you enjoyed this poem.
Take good care friend.
Bright blessings. 😃

[Amy R]

You're very welcome.
Keep good!

[The_Ancient_Rock]

😃 You too Amy.

[MCS]

I enjoy reads that push the boundaries.
Excellent write; just keep in mind you’re not alone.
Well done!

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you MCS. It is good to know I am not alone.
Thank you so much for your visit and your review.
I am so glad you enjoyed this poem. Take good care friend.

[Coyote Poetry]

Hard sometimes to do. The below lines. We must do my friend.
"I am not beaten yet!
Illusions or delusions,
I shall not fall for that,
This life is mine and I take it back!"
Somedays hard to go forward and we know. We must go forward for the people who cannot. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Yes. I enjoy exorcizing my demons in my poetry. They are much better in words instead of my mind. Thank you so much for your visit and your review. I am so glad you enjoyed this poem. Take good care friend. Bright blessings.

[Zombified Spider]

I think i lost my sanity when I was born

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Yeah, that happens to some of us.
Thank you so much for your visit and your review.
Take good care friend.

[maya_online]

I feel the word insanity is used for many things, but you've captured all of it in this poem.

The will to want to fight something that you've created yourself is hard, and when its you vs you, that makes the fight harder, that is what insanity is, I feel that every one of your lines completely understood that.
My favorite overall has to be "I shall not fall insane! I cry..."the speak is refusing something which is eating them from the inside, and it is beautiful.
Living in a world full of crazies who call themselves sane must be what it feels like to be insane, and I love how you've put that into words in your poem.

- Maya.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your visit and your review.
Your words are deeply appreciated Maya.
read moreThank you so much for your visit and your review.
Your words are deeply appreciated Maya.
Yes, a world full of crazies, you got that right.
Sometimes it is difficult just to be normal.
Anyway, I am so glad you enjoyed this poem.
Take good care friend.
Bright blessings.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Sometimes it is difficult just to be normal.
Take good care friend.
Bright blessings.

[maya_online]

And to you, love your writing !

[Betty Hermelee]

I think at times we all feel some kind of insanity....or deep depression....and anxiety...you show us what it's like to actually be insane, with delusional behavior....and feeling trapped, like there is nothing to do about it....your descriptions are alive, so the reader gets the point....well done!
Warmly, B

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your visit and your review, Betty. I am so glad you enjoyed this poem.
That was an awesome interpretation.
Take good care dear friend.
Hugs and bright blessings. 🌹

[Jon R.T.]

I liked it 👍 no cap like simple direction you get what you get when you read it NFA needed

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much Jon.
Your visit and your review are very welcome.
I am so glad you enjoyed this work.
Take good care.
Bright blessings. 👍

[Marie]

Wow! A very empowering poem, dear A. R... So many people struggle day in and day out with psychiatric problems, but you have found a wonderful answer to banishing them from your life. The pen is mightier than the sword when it comes to slaying these insane thoughts. Getting them out of one's head and down on paper is the answer. There, they may be analysed and dissected and finally dealt with. All poets have a deep sensitive spirit which makes them more prone to their feelings and those of others. Eliminating negative thoughts, words, etc from our lives is a great help too! I love how the poet claims his life as HIS and uses his power through his writing to take his life back from the dark side and live fully in the positive, good and light side. An excellently penned and expressed poem which so many will be able to identify with and realise that they are not alone in their pain. Dear A. R... Your poem will give them the courage to change their thoughts into poetic diamonds which glisten and shine brighter than the brightest star and which will help them take back their own power and lead them out of the dark and into the beautiful brightness of the present moment.


writing is wonderful therapy. Thank you so very much for sharing, dear A. R... Your words will bring comfort and to so many who read this sublime and very evocative write...

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Wow, thank you so much for that outstanding review Marie. If my poetry does help just one person already I am so happy. I have been going to this depression chat room and some inspired me to write this poem.
Thank you so much for your visit Marie.
Your words are deeply appreciated.
Take good care friend.
Bright blessings. 😃

[Marie]

Most welcome always, dear friend. Brightest Blessings your way too ☺️