Patricia Leduc Poet Free verse

Bipolar Bubble

 
Bipolar Bubble

At a recent family gathering
Friends and family ask cheerfully 
How are you feeling today?
Not too bad…my mouth says
I put a smile on my face
As I simply walk away

They don’t know I didn’t sleep last night
As well as the four nights before
When I am manic I can’t sleep at night
When depressed I sleep all day
I live in a bipolar bubble of life

Too high then so low
Takes a toll on me
Don’t know which way it will go
I don’t always get my way
I suffer thru another day

This is bipolar my life every day
If I told them just a part of what goes on
They would be startled by my reply
They can’t process the pain I am in

I’m crying in the hall way
Someone walks by
Wanting to comfort me
Don’t cry it will get better...

I’m not crying I say
Those are not tears you see
It’s my brain fluid leaking out of my eyes
What more could I say?	

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Silent One January 31, 2018 at 4:49 PM What an amazing first post, I think many will be able to relate to this, especially on here... You write very well and this is an important subject... Welcome to poetry soup Patricia.. Patricia Leduc January 31, 2018 at 9:10 PM A lot of my inspirations come from my life. I hope this can help those who need it..

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 20, 2018 at 9:50 AM Wow Patricia, an incredibly affecting pen. Hugs to you. Thank you for sharing this piece of yourself. xomo

Poet Destroyer A January 19, 2018 at 11:34 AM Patricia, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this marvelous community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I TOO am ready to enjoy and follow you and your poetry if you'd like :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup 2018 :) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ Patricia Leduc January 19, 2018 at 12:42 PM Truly what I need..a marvelous community. Glad to meet you! Patty

Line Gauthier January 17, 2018 at 5:16 AM What a delightfully written poem. Extremely endearing and charming, Patricia. I can relate.

John Fleming January 16, 2018 at 8:34 AM I thought I would start at the beginning...I usually find it is the best place to begin. I really got pulled "right in" with this poem of yours, Patricia -- it makes a powerful impact! My best regards. :) john P.s Welcome to the great "Soup"! :)

Lunita Blanca January 13, 2018 at 2:31 PM Understand the feeling. People see us as we want and not as we are.