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Written on July 14, 2024

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Nadir


Sleep escaped,
Without a farewell,
She had not the grace
To aspire my light,
She proved to be darker
Than her gaze,
Glaring, glowering,
Glowing with madness,
Bipolar’s destroyer – two sides of the coin
Despair, dread, doubt – depression
Delight, elation, wired – manic
Stages of dark and light,
Day and night,
A breath, a prayer, a silence
Flooded with fire –
Cold, brilliant desire….

Where she kindles a flame,
A feeling, a flavor
Peppered with light,
But pouring out – fight or flight,
Willing the spirit to mute
What is a glorious ruse.
Nadir deceptions in the form
Of acceptance, darkness and light,
Fading into day, then night,
Manic depression – bipolar like
The questions
That come to life
When there is no prescription,
Killing the sparklers
Within my mind, within my brain
Where bipolar is made
From two pieces of a maze,
A labyrinth who prays,
For God’s healing touch,
His endless grace, 
Overflowing my cup, bringing
The chance to wake up
From the sleeplessness that pursues
Enemy of His truth, 
Insomnia, the ruse!
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Ibeh Avatar
July 28, 2024 at 4:03 PM
What a stellar, powerful write, Regina. I regret not placing it at the very top after rereading. I'm sorry about that. Congratulations on your win in my contest!
Empress Avatar
July 28, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Dear gina, i know and empathize with what youv depicted here. And it is also my nadir one of them seein my loved ones struggle , testing times they were and its hard to describe also. Youv written very well: you are very strong and with faith and God by your side im glad you did find light on how to tackle: a fave this is for me! Sending you light, congratulations on your win
Woods Avatar
July 28, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Oh yes, mental illness can be the lowest pit of despair. If this is your personal struggle, my Heart reaches out to you! The photo you've used here is so disturbing! Don't give up on healing but remember God works through doctors and medicine as well. Anoint with the oil of healing( I use olive oil I've set aside and blessed) and I'll say a prayer too! Xoxo
mysore Avatar
July 27, 2024 at 9:04 PM
congratulations dear poet.
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