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Listen to the song "sweet but psycho " inspired by the title by Ava Max ;)

Sweet but Psycho

She is sweet but psycho:
demons in her mind run wild at night,
refusing to let her see beyond grey circles,
that left her spiraling in panic
through perpetual plagues of pain.
Oblivious to the sparkling stars
arrayed in a straight line,
her memory's attic is clogged
with bruised tears,
collected from gloomy
summer symphonies of fear,
that froze her will
to comprehend what’s real
when creative lies become truth.
Yet she rises from hellish nightmares:
like morning sun-birds,
unaware of all the maniac mantras
chanted through wicked midnight hours,
dressed in darkness
as a paranoid piranha,
deeply irritating sane eyes,
her mystifying aura was never
destined for weakened souls,
lost in her own
messed up splitting perceptions.
She still keeps her faith intact,
finding peace from being understood,
amidst the unhinged chaos carried
beneath her caramelized skin.
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Fowler Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Wow Inky. Quite expressive. These lines are the ones that stood out for me: "...her memory's attic is clogged with bruised tears..." Congratulations! :)
Seeker Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 6:16 PM
What a tremendous write, IE, portraying mental decline, caught in a whirlpool of habit borne thought spirals. To some extent, we each are so afflicted and can cure ourselves, if we so choose. Warmest congratulations on your top win in Silent One’s contest.
Puddifoot Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM
an effective write, i like "chaos carried beneath her caramelized skin", one thinks in terms of entity attachment...appreciate your kind comments on my work, and congrats on your win in the contest :)
One Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 12:45 PM
This one reminded me of my beloved, she has been a bit grumpy recently.. such a beautiful girl, but she explodes like a volcano sometimes, but I love her so dont mind being her punch bag so to say :).. Loved your poem, congratulations on your first place in the contest..
George Avatar
December 10, 2023 at 4:04 AM
Your coinages of words stand out from the run- off- the mill type which I always use. "unhinged chaos", "under the caramelized skin", 'paranoid piranha', 'gloomy summer symphonies of fear' et al.... simply wonderful. The trauma experienced by a paranoid is so terrible and your understanding and empathetic approach to that human condition shows your ability to step into the shoes of another. Wonderfully composed dear gifted friend.
One Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 5:07 AM
The love of my life is sweet but psycho.. but I would never replace her for anyone to be honest.. because i dont think anyone will love me like she does... love calms a person and over time she has calmed and become more patient... your poem has been wonderfully expressed in your own unique style.. maybe you should have included the sweet but psycho song.. I think i have a poem on the same theme as this.. maybe I should dig it up...
Baker Avatar
December 8, 2023 at 5:22 PM
The depth of your understanding of this mental condition is evident in your luminating imagery, Ink. Your descriptions were all powerful and exquisite. People with mental illness find unorthodox ways to hold onto hope. It is so difficult to see people pass from sane to disturbed mentally. Bill
Hind Avatar
December 8, 2023 at 3:02 PM
This is amazing- I listened to the song; I agree with Sara, you have a deep sense of the human condition, that always brings me back here to your poems. :) I appreciate your gift.
Schatz Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 6:35 PM
Your poem lays flat out bare her suffering. You cannot help but feel empathy for her. "Yet she rises from hellish nightmares: like morning sun-birds" especially gave me a real jolt.
Empress Avatar
December 8, 2023 at 9:47 AM
Thank you so very much always
Pandit Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 12:53 PM
demons in her mind run wild at night, refusing to let her see beyond grey circles, that left her spiraling in panic through perpetual plagues of pain---your description brings to fore her pain and suffering that roil within. Must be so hard to live a life like this. Excellent evocation of her personality, Ink.
Empress Avatar
December 8, 2023 at 9:43 AM
Ah i hope you always know how grateful i am for your kindness and support truly. Thank you dear Vijay
Poet Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 10:55 AM
Dear Rhyme Friend, your lyrics have captured my heart yet again. The emotional spectrum of the poem reflects the obvious "psycho." It's deeply moving and sincere. You dived into a difficult and intriguing subject. Those who are mentally unstable are prone to psychosis. So many lovely people suffering from mental problems. You successfully captured their essence. Your imagery and poetic flow are superb.
Empress Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 11:01 AM
Thank you so very much truly grateful always
Dietrich Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 10:50 AM
Thanks for my contest win. I was so nervous about that since i know you like to use free verse more than rhyme.
Empress Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 10:52 AM
Oh i love rhymes but i suck at rhymes lolol i always admire your rhymes. I loved your poem: premier contests are so hard to judge …
Dietrich Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 10:49 AM
I think many get through life this way. So many sweet people with mental illnesses. You captured well their essence.
Empress Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 10:51 AM
True and so many walking triggers around for them: thank you sweetest andrea appreciate you
Onpaper Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 10:49 AM
She is sweet but psycho… demons in her mind run wild at night, aaaa the kundalini saktiiiiii rises!!!!! summer symphonies of fear,.. creative lies become trut…. Oooo these line papi… her mystifying aura was never destined for weakened souls, mmmmhmmm ain’t that the truth!!!gotta have some bones in that back!! unhinged chaos carried beneath her caramelized skin… ooo this piece is so gorgeously crafted..! The weight of emotions just flows so effortlessly.. elements are painted in perfection!!
Onpaper Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 10:57 AM
FACTS??!!! Ur kundalini is sinning by even thinking such a horrible thing!!!! How can I abandon you aeeee !!! You always in my mind heart n soul!!!! I did no such thing!!! Affogato abandoned me!!!!!!!!!!
Empress Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 10:50 AM
Hahahha welll kundalini is never wrong sometimes: well kundalini helps see things as it is papi well like the fact that u just abandoned me n afagatto
Anaya Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Ink, I love all of it! I understand what Hiya is expressing, I feel the same way and I sense therein that which makes the protagonist sweet and psycho 'no balance' the destroyer. Yet there is something about her, she holds on to her faith. Hope. Poignant, and glad you understand her. My favorite! ~Soul-searching Anaya
Empress Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 10:53 AM
Awwn anaya its so good to see you around: me too soul searching …. In solitude
Sharma  Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 9:14 AM
Sigh, this is a very poignant and heartfelt poem with emotive shades which reflect the seemingly 'psycho' but I would rather say, 'vulnerable' reflections of her heart!"that left her spiraling in panic through perpetual plagues of pain"That's just so impactful dear Ink, truly expressing the sombre state."her memory's attic is clogged with bruised tears"Very soul stirring this is! "that froze her will to comprehend what’s real when creative lies become truth" Extremely melancholic with brilliance
Empress Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 9:52 AM
Awwn thank u so much for your mindful feedback truly grateful. Appreciate always your thoughtful comments
Sharma  Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 9:17 AM
"maniac mantras chanted through wicked midnight hours" You've woven a very powerful phraseology here with lines that reflect that she wasn't made for the darkness, instead she is a mystifying aura who wants to keep her faith intact and find peace through understanding and washing away the fogs of chaos that hide clarity. Wonderfully crafted my dear Ink, as always.. Sending you so much love & light!!
Rhymes Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 8:29 AM
Wow the first line had me reading . Beautiful
Empress Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 9:51 AM
Lol thank u dahlin
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