Bipolarity

A poem about the ups and downs of manic depression.

Bipolarity

Up and down

In and out

Round I go

Scream and shout

 

Moods are weather

They change with ease

Happy, sad,

Some balance please

 

I can feel so good

So amazingly high

But other times,

Nearly want to die.

 

That is the thing

With this disorder of mood

The highs, the lows

Can make you seem rude.

  

Over time

Things are more balanced now

To find your joy

I can tell you how.

 

First with the meds

Then you have to talk

Friends help,  and diet,

 so does a good walk.

 

Prayer too,

Is all the go

A faith that helps

Keeps it going the show.

 

So living is possible

After the nightmare

Of Bipolar moods

And some despair.

 

Happiness and life

With lots of fun

Are all ahead of us

Now this poem,

 Is truly,

 Done.

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Jeaunice Burnette]

I think you did an excellent job capturing the essence of Bipolar Disorder. You offer sincere advice on how to triumph over this mood disorder. I enjoyed the rhyme scheme. You were very brave to share this with us. The only thing that bothered me is that the stanza Prayer too/Is all the go/A faith that helps/Keeps it going the show..It seems that you were trying to maintain the rhyme scheme but "Keep it going the show" feels awkward. Still, I do agree that faith is essential when battling mental illness. Overall you did a brilliant job. Bravo.

[Pyramidboyo]

Thanks for taking the time to give this review, I have found it encouraging and helpful. Its always strange sharing my poetry as when its very personal your not sure how people will react to it. I definitely appreciate your review.