Bi-Polar, Schizo Effective Disorder

He was locked inside his own mind
searching for the key to freedom
that he'd never find.

Daily struggles led to addictions.
He fought the devil while he prayed to God
"tell me what's real and what is fiction."

Loneliness ate at him every day.
He wondered what he'd done
to chase them all away.

He was afraid to close his eyes
so he dare not go to sleep,
else the devil heard his cries.

His Mama told him about a savior
who could take his pain away,
so he put his faith in God
and he accepted Christ that day.

At the bottom of the bottle, he finally found rest. 
Now all his Mama can do is pray,
that God had mercy when he took his final breath...


Dedicated to my son, with love, Mama
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Tor Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 8:11 PM
Heartfelt write Susan..
Jeavons Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 8:15 PM
Thank you Michael. Bless you. Susan Maree
Laurie Avatar
February 22, 2019 at 7:08 PM
G'day Susan … there seems to be so much of this affliction in this modern time. It's such a sad heartbreak for all - thank you Susan - Lindsay
Jeavons Avatar
February 23, 2019 at 1:18 PM
Thank you Lindsay.-Susan
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January 26, 2019 at 1:33 PM
It used to be thought that the mentally ill were possessed by the devil. So, they got exorcisms to coax the demains out. And drinking daisy juice was supposed to be a cure for bipolar disorder. You had to drink it for to weeks.I like your poem.
Jeavons Avatar
January 26, 2019 at 4:54 PM
Thank you Susannah. There are still those who think it is demon possession. Not me. Blessings, Susan
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January 11, 2019 at 10:59 PM
Susan, what a fantastic poem for your first one on PoetrySoup. I believe you have found your tribe. Welcome and thank you!
Jeavons Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 9:41 AM
Thank you Caren! Glad to be a part of this tribe. :)
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January 11, 2019 at 2:04 PM
Heart rendering ink. Hugs
Jeavons Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 10:21 PM
Thank you so much Maureen.
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