Cindi Rockwell Poet Rhyme

At the Mountains of Madness

I hunger for crumbs that others discard
As I crawl through the sewers whose treasures I guard
I'm silent and deafening as on nightmares I creep
At the mountains of madness is where I find sleep.

Today's a good day, I might give you a wink
As you shudder and hurry away from my stink
And that's when the voices and longings increase
At the mountains of madness I find me some peace.

Don't worry, you can't catch what's eating my soul
No more than some pills and a shrink make me whole
I've pleaded and begged that I'd die or be healed
At the mountains of madness is where I have kneeled.

The voices are louder and I'm shrinking in size
I'm screaming for help but It swallows my cries
I want it to end but I'm tired and I'm stumped
At the mountains of madness, I finally jumped.

Date: 2016

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Carrie Richards August 6, 2016 at 2:31 PM Your words cry out the desperation with such a powerful poem !! Congratulations on a remarkable poem! Cindi Rockwell August 6, 2016 at 4:00 PM Thank you! And thanks for taking the time to comment!

Richard Lamoureux August 6, 2016 at 8:24 AM This poem made me think of my dad. You expressed mental illness in a believable way.congrats on your win. Cindi Rockwell August 6, 2016 at 8:41 AM Thank you. I am surrounded by family members who are mentally ill. I wish more people in the government understood them.

Poet Destroyer A August 6, 2016 at 2:10 AM CindiCongratulations on your wonderful win. Stop by my blog "BOSSY COW." if you'd like, enjoy my sheer, simple madness. Hugs ~LINDA~ Cindi Rockwell August 6, 2016 at 8:39 AM Thanks Linda!

Brian Davey May 25, 2016 at 8:33 AM Very n ice flow to your write! Congrats on your placement

Sandra Haight May 24, 2016 at 4:53 PM A powerful write, Cindi. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Timothy Hicks May 24, 2016 at 4:00 PM Wow. What a heartbreaking last line, so well executed. The despair of this piece was palpable. Thanks for participating in my contest. Check out my blog and tell me about your poem :) Cindi Rockwell May 24, 2016 at 4:11 PM Thank you. Really enjoyed writing for this contest.

Poet Tacito May 18, 2016 at 10:11 AM This was a roller coaster. The word flow captured me fiercely. While I understand the premise of this piece, it almost felt like a Slam piece too. A war against self. Tremendous lines! Cindi Rockwell May 18, 2016 at 10:44 AM Thank you. A family member deals with severe mental illness and I feel her pain daily.