Unhinged

I am
       I'm not

I'm lost
         I'm caught

I'm here
          I'm gone

I'm off
        I'm on

I'm dust and rust
                         I grieve for what?

I cry
     I cringe

I scream
          unhinged.

             

Reviews

[Wayne Rockmore]

Iclandicblue, I like your work very much. This particular poem cut right to the bone, as I find it describes my state of mind a lot of the time. The poem functions, or can function I should say, as a metaphor for modern life - uncertain, anxiety-ridden, seared with heavy emotions, offering no answers but for the little voice inside to scream. Great poem!

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Wayne. I will be sure to read your work as well. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

[Anita Singh]

Simply amazing! Thank you for giving us an insight into your mind.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you for commenting.

[Rita L. Sev]

I haven't been here in a few days, Blue, and this poem expresses exactly why. Though I know our troubles are different, that feeling of coming "unhinged" is the same...

[icelandicblue]

I am so sorry to hear that Rita. Our suffering is our suffering and I am saddened that you felt this poem.

[therisa]

There are days, which my PTSD and accompanying depression feel like this, as I want to scream at the world, to ......

[icelandicblue]

There were a few days where my mood vacillated between crying and punching someone. Thanks for the comment.

[therisa]

On those days, I hide myself, knowing I could hurt someone, by accident. Your welcome.

[VelvetRosetta]

Inner turmoil, wretched feelings for sure. The idea of having so much at once sometimes gives you that unhinged feeling, Sighs...been there!
Nice piece!

[icelandicblue]

Thanks for reading and commenting VelvetRosetta.

[Deuces]

Felt like a therapeutic release. Unhinged sounds great... letting loose of all the inner demons and frustrations. Enjoyed this - would be very cool to hear in audio!

[icelandicblue]

Thanks G...I appreciate that. I'd probably be screaming in spoken word. Thanks for checking it out.

[s y e]

Woooo, did I like this or did I like this?! I loved it. This is what I call total and utter perfection; this is what I call poetry. I loved this Anne.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks Noodle that means a lot.

[Baby Ricochet]

A glimpse into madness. Excellent write Blue.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you BR.

[Rachel Anderson]

This is so powerful! The ending is like pure fire running through the reader's veins. Love it. Keep it up! :)

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Rachel. Nice to see you again.

[Rachel Anderson]

I know, I've been gone for a while. College is taking its toll on me! I'll try and stop by to read your work more often.

[Einstein Noodle]

in my mind i went outside and yelled "I'M UNHIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNGED" and it felt so good ... cleansed is the gift your poem gives me .. great stuff ..love the simplicity .. was initially tempted to read it way too fast ... each phrase is noteworthy and deserves time to let soak in ... great one Icey ... like it a lot
E.

[icelandicblue]

I'm happy. It felt cathartic.