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A Bipolar Mind

The full moon kindles a bipolar mind: like a hunter hard on his prey, the nights revive a dark, dysphoric mood; then grind the soul to abject lows from perfect heights. And when from states of bliss to states of woe the spirit goes, even a soul born high longs for eternal sleep where the dead go; where the departed no more howl or cry. But if this dire dilemma be the soul's plight, then it will fight fate with its utmost breath: though it may succumb to life's hellish flight, where madness can be an end worse than death! Some might change, and find some meaning again: but most adjust, while others go insane.

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Date: 2/11/2021 10:46:00 AM
Hello Nigoc I have a married couple friends they have a daughter that is bipolar. they had a rough time with her when she was growing up. the daughter battles this every day. enjoy your day my friend.
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Date: 2/11/2021 6:08:00 AM
Ngoc, wonderful sonnet! Meaningful! My dear nephew suffers from such! It is an ongoing fight. God bless you.
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Date: 2/11/2021 6:56:00 AM
Thank you so much, Kim Rodrigues, for the praise and enthusiasm (for my sonnet)! I really appreciate it; and also sympathize and empathize for you and your dear nephew. ~Ngoc

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