Shadow Hamilton Poet Verse

A Tortured Spirit

A tortured spirit, earth bound wreaths in agony,
trapped within human body, desperate for freedom.
To be able to escape and hide from other's sight,
to escape the whispers that cut like knives.

Always chained, seeing nothing from balanced point of view.
Reading friendly gestures as threats, wanting love and yet,
unable to give back due to fear and lack of trust.
Forever tied by the silken threads of bi-polar.

Looking always with suspicion on friendly gestures
searching them for hidden agenda or betrayals.
Often over loving, smothering the participant
only to suddenly withdraw and push them away.

Talking to one's self often just privately ranting
blaming all but one's self caught up in madness.
Few things seem to relieve this sense of persecution
and so this tortured soul fights on forever trapped.

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Liam Mcdaid November 10, 2014 at 6:30 PM truly powerful piece of writing linda very beautifully crafted dear friend

Gary Bateman November 9, 2014 at 10:30 PM Shadow, A most wonderful write here indeed. You've touched on a most compelling theme here. Many people in their lives -- bipolar or not -- are caught up, at times, in their own world of restriction and self-imposed madness. If that were not the case, then we poets would have much less to write about. This one is a FAV definitely for me since I will want to return to it to think more about the thoughts and words you've captured. Brilliantly scripted and conceived!! Best Always, Gary

Vera Duggan November 9, 2014 at 5:37 PM This is so well written Shadow, not that I know much about poetry, but in my eyes that is beautiful and there is nothing better than a well written poem or verse so thank you for sharing and take care........Vera.........

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 8, 2014 at 2:51 AM Brilliant write Shadow! Great ideas n a superb write my dear friend! cheer up dear! Shadow Hamilton November 9, 2014 at 11:47 AM ty Dr Upma I have friends who are bi-polar and this is how they say they feel hugs