I Was The Dark Side Of The Moon

I don't usually explain my poems, but in this case I will. The last month leading up to my heart surgery I was not only in denial but illucinating. This poem depicts a lot of what I experienced.

 

The lunatics

         Are in my dreams,

Crossing my wires

         So my subconscious is on rerun

Till I can’t distinguish reality.

 

The lunatics

         Are in my food,

Making everything taste

         Like human waste

Till I was withering away.

 

The lunatics

         Are in my bedroom,

Making it seem like

         A place of peace

Until I would be resting in…

 

The lunatics

         Are in my eyes,

Blurring me vision

So I could not see

the truth of my demise.

 

The lunatics

         Are in my mind,

Shorting out my intelligence

Making it impossible

To comprehend my impending fate.

 

The lunatics

         Turned my body

Into a land of confusion

         Until my best friend

Became the voice of reason.

 

 

Author's Note

I used the influence of Pink Floyd's "Brain Damage" as an influence in writing this.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is an awesome write on the lunatic fringe! I think it's one of the best of yours I've read so far. I love the repeated opening of every stanza: "The lunatics" which represents many crazy-making aspects of life. I think your longer poems are many times better than your super-short poems becuz I find myself preferring to read more of your unusual & brilliantly-stated point of view, as you develop these longer ideas with such originality. This could be a metaphor for many things, besides your stated intent. I like the irony of picking this particular message to read on this particular week in history (US election) . . . there are definite parallels! *wink! wink!*

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and compliment... it was one of my most personal to date so I appreciate it.

[Papaya]

Traumatic events do make us see things differently... they are also a good source of inspiration. :)

[Linda alexander]

Poem can lead the reader almost very close to the events, so glad to hear you are ok and that friend served as an angel in human form, take care

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Of course your title caught me and brought me in and I am glad to hear that you are doing well!I did not know that you were ill, for I have been absent as well.....fighting my own lunatics over here so I can totally relate! Wishes for continued healing and recovery and thank God for good friends:)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank God indeed, thank you.

[redzone]

Let me add my wishes of getting rid of those lunatics, who even after we start to heal have things to say.. so welcome home and thanks to your friend... by the way I have heard a few of these lunatics over my way, nasty lil buggers.. your poem and my dream catcher are gonna capture them and bury them in the back yard. Send any leftovers my way and we'll take care of em.. ~~redzone

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you kindly for sharing you thoughts and wishes…. I am 110 percent better now.

[s y e]

I heard about your heart surgery from a comment on someone's profile, which explain your long absence to which of course, you were missed tons. I really hope you're okay now, Dale -- I hope the surgery was successful and you're back to yourself. :)

Wow, the detail in this is spot on and very powerful. I can't imagine what you were going through but thank goodness for your best friend, he saved the day, huh?

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Yes I am much better now… in fact better than ever. That imd now seams so surreal. Thank you, it is nice that people actually missed me and care.

[s y e]

Of I missed you and of course I care. You're the only one who brightens up profile with your hilarious comments and pictures. Plus, what would WC be without you?

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Awe shucks, now I'm blushing.

[s y e]

Just telling the truth. :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and you are okay now???? the surgery was successful?

i can imagine all these lunatic thoughts would perforate your senses, all the worry and wonder about how you would be after the surgery...all the unknowns..

jacob

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Well it was touch and go but now I feel more alive than ever… reborn physically and spiritually. In other words new and improved.

[redflutterby]

As someone who does home health care I can tell you that if the hearts not working right...everything else goesto hell. As someone who cared for a person who was in denial and sick with heart failure I can tell you its no damn picnic. Its our bodies but if we dont take care of them they will betray us and the results can be inflicted on others around us. Bravo to your best friend for getting you to see the light. And I'm glad youre still here. ;-)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I own him my life. Thank you hon, appreciate the sentiment. Glad I am still here too.

[Marie]

well I certainly hope you're better now.These lunitics sound just terrible.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Oh I am much better, reborn physically and spiritually. Thank you. It was a very strange time for me.