Psychotic Episode

I talk to myself in many voices
Having conversations with myself
Answering my own questions
Thinking it is something else
The mind can play tricks
If you let it

It can convince you of anything
The conscious and subconscious mind
At times feels separate
From each other
Not connecting as well as it could be
A detachment from the brain
Lost in translations
Of many conversations
To feel safe and calm
Within oneself

The fear of losing yourself
When no one hears or believes you
Feelings and thoughts
Put on a dusty shelf
Not everything is clear
But I am totally aware
Of what is going on
Many layers of words
Coming out of nowhere
Can scare the mind into submission

Eating pieces away of your soul
Losing control
Feeling all alone
In your psychotic turmoil
Who will be there in the end
If I go numb and cannot see
Love me as I am
Or set me free to be me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Baez Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 3:15 PM
This shines with brilliance! Very excellent read, your word flow felt very masterful :)
Wiseberg Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 3:17 PM
Thank you very much I have experienced it so mastering would be a good thing, glad you enjoyed the write.
Wiseberg Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 3:15 PM
Love your energy and your hair and glad that you can relate to my poetry because the truth after its all said and done comes from a true place of honesty. It can be a very tough time and struggle when you live with those thoughts.
Tizard Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 3:11 PM
absolutely beautiful, really well written! and i can relate pretty well!
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