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Involuntary Scream

He bounces from one extreme to the other Wrapped up in himself can't relate to another He seeks a middle ground yet speeds right past it Demons rule his mind will he ever outlast it Involuntary screams moderation's a dream He's no one to tell of his descent into hell

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/13/2021 3:49:00 PM

Bipolar people (reference to first two lines) can indeed feel like they're in hell--with no one to put out the flames. My sister is bipolar--does fine because of her meds. Descriptive, realistic piece, Gershon. Janice

David Kavanagh

Date: 5/13/2021 2:40:00 AM

A powerful succinct write Gershon, only a person that feels these involuntary screams, can truly understand them, quite a lot of us out there, some run from them, but they always catch up, others can learn to cope with them by getting help, cheers David

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/12/2021 8:25:00 PM

Been there and done that. It may be hard to believe but over 30 plus years ago I was a heroin addict. I have been where few return from. I got lucky and found someone who cared. A very sad reality, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/12/2021 8:29:00 PM

Yes, I hear you, Daniel. You've been there. Sometimes it takes a descent to the bottom to rise to the top, where you are now. At least I think so... Though took a few drugs for a year, I never hit the skids, so to speak. But, oh did I ever see friends who did. Scary sight! Faith and Strength, gw