Bipolar

I see her when I come alive in the morning every day.

I see you after I have never slept many days as well.

 

Sometimes she moves very fast and has excessive amounts to say.

Sometimes you seem drained, no energy to expel.

 

Many times she is locked inside her own mind.

Many times you don't realize thoughts floating in my head.

 

Other times she seems to remain steps behind.

Other times you jest and pick apart the words I have said.

 

She's never the same person that I first met.

Would you tell him the pills can only do so much?

 

She always says words that she will regret.

Tell him I'm not using this disease as a crutch.

 

Tell her there's not much more I can take.

 

Why don't you tell me yourself?

 

When I see you change I feel my heart ache.

 

Can't you just see her for herself?

Reviews

[Kitty]

Jenn,
5 years ago I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder... and God granted me healing. It was a very hard time for me prior to the diagnosis, I didnt understand my ups and downs.. so I certainly understand this piece very well..
The highs are wonderful(including the shopping sprees)
but the Lows took me to cold floors, late at night, with pills in my stomach...

You captured this disease of the mind, and soul very well..

God bless,
Melba

[Julie Dant]

A wonderfully expressive, profound, emotional and educational piece. We've all known someone in our lives who is bi-polar, so this gives us a bit of insight into their world. Thank you and it sounds like you are embracing it and turning it to only positive creative energy! Bravo!
Julie

[Ashes of Apathy]

I read through a few of your poems looking for one that really grabs me. Based your profile description I shouldnt of been surprised that this was the one I was looking for. Generally we write best about what we are most familuar with. This poem is clear evidence of that. The poem is written from many different perspectives making it breathe of the mant facets that compromise of the diagnosis: bipolor. Nicely written.
-jr

[A.r. Bazian]

well written!
and i know it hurts!
my best friend is bipolar!
and it hurts!
she's a great person! so much suffering in her life! she's the greatest!

a really touching poem!
i like!
keep it up!

[Lorraine Pearson]

Bipolar disorder is so well expressed in this write. Brave level of exposure, and very honest. I'm touched by this. Nice one.
~Lorraiyne

[Jeannine Saadeh]

very well done, and i can so relate to this especially when i get moody. thankfully i can control my emotions. love it...

[Brenda Sue]

I live with a wonderful man that is bi-polar and also have one foster child that is bi-polar. This is a great piece to help people be aware of this disorder, which is often misunderstood. Wonderfully penned.

[Nico]

I'm bi-polar also.....this hits home profoundly....excellent piece!!!!!!!!

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

I have bipolar disorder and I think you expressed it very well in this piece. A disorder that drives me insane, but i have art to keep my sanity. Wonderfully written, nicely done piece.


Great Write
Rayne

[Jacqueline]

Very stark, sad and the back and fourth between your two "selves" is a conversation dripping with cries for help. It's weird, as although mental/emotional assistance is needed, the spoken words are straightforward. Almost like it's a normal conversation. Good piece that piques the interest. :)

[xlynne]

i really liked how you told it from two different opinions, it took me a few lines to et it but once i did it all fell into place. i thought it was really good. so much of it is true too. lots of ppl that go through stuff like that, have a hard time being the same sociable person that they used to be. it can all be so hard. thanks for the great read!