The Diamond Inside

Come what may the sun will continue to shine 
whether I weather my crazy bipolar moods or not 
Every rainbow has its rain every day its hour 
every vision of me, never quite the same; 

Inside this mind there lives a thought that I cannot restrain 
emotion floods my soul like a diamond dusted steel blade 
moving me forward, like the other hand of time
no I'm never really fine

From euphoria to manic mode I dance and then I cry 
a one moment life passes me by, the next I want to die  
Banishing hope from me, tackling me to the ground 
one minute I'm crying and the other, I'm fine 

Come what may the sun will continue to shine 
time after time, after time. 


PS: this poem is dedicated to all the brave warriors 
who struggle with depression and bipolar disease.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Eslinger Avatar
June 18, 2023 at 8:09 AM
This is a Totality & Complete work. From message, to chisen words, imparting usually the unspoken brutal truths. I wish all med professionals would read this as bipolar goes on now not understood or treated as well as could be. This poem…Amen!
Lawrence Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 10:55 PM
Amazing ~ intimate~ raw and real . You have captured nuances of these minds dear Vienna with poignant and heartfelt detail . Thank you for sharing your compassion and heart. Grateful for you ! Congratulations on POTD. Hugs, Susan :)
Poet Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 7:48 PM
The topic at hand is one of deep emotion, yet your words provide a sense of comfort and solace. My sincerest congratulations to you, Vienna, on being bestowed the honor of Poem of the Day. May you continue to flourish and thrive.
Nicole Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 6:46 PM
Such a difficult topic to discuss, but your words are comforting and give reassurance. Congratulations Vienna, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Lane Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 3:31 PM
A difficult situation with which many must deal. Your compassion is to be commended, Vie and congratulations on your potd.
Allison Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 1:53 PM
a gem of a poem on a subject few write about Vie, many congrats on POTD. hugs jan xx
McBride  Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 1:46 PM
Congratulations on POTD, great awareness poem , we all have battles within whether we know it are not, but those who have found the true source that never changes , the sun will continue to rise, as the son will rise within ones heart : )
Edmonds  Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Comforting much needed words for those suffering from depression. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle
Slaughter Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 10:34 AM
A very important issue and well addressed in this very heartfelt piece, and well featured on POTD.
Kapoor Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 9:57 AM
In this short poem you have created a beauty of its own. You rightly deserve the POTD for this beautiful moving write. Congratulations df Mystic. Life continue to move with or without the sunshine. The beauty of rainbow fills us with a new hope and the showers of a rain either make us more strong or weak. With Best Wishes always.. . Subhkaamnaaen ...Ravindra
Wolf Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 9:57 AM
A compassionately felt congrats to you on POTD. Here's to less depression, less bi, and a shorter pole! Hugs, Gershon
Goldsmith Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 9:12 AM
Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. A Great Ending. Have a great/blessed day writing away...................
Tor Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 8:55 AM
Vie congratulations on receiving this High Honor once again the Poetry Soup Team got it right. Congratulations...
Baker Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 8:39 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Rose. Your imagery of this terrifing disease is spot on. May all that experience these diseases find help. Thanks for sharing an awareness many miss. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Anaya Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 8:39 AM
Congratulations on a moving piece of art and POTD! Thank you for sharing with so many who share the symptoms same as you. Rose, you are so kind and so brave, I am so lucky to have met you here on this most caring site, with friends. XhugsX Vienna? What a beautiful name!
La France Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 7:04 AM
Mystic, a beautiful poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor !
Ray Choudhury Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 6:32 AM
Congratulations, Dear Poetess, on your honour of POTD. This is a wonderfully touching poem - you have given voice to human beings who struggle and suffer miserably. You always write with depth, and a heartfelt care for the universe. Excellent rendition! Love and hugs ~ Mala
Fowler Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 5:55 AM
Sweet and touching. Congrats on POTD! :)
Ricci Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 5:43 AM
Good Morning Mystic. Hello. I hope this day finds you well. Congratulations on POTD. You wrote and expressed yourself with dignity and grace. Depression and all that entails this condition is very real. Bless those who endure and struggle with this day after day. Thank you for sharing with us all. Have a wonderful morning and day. May it be peaceful for all. Blessings (smile)
Sands Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 5:22 AM
Congratulations for POTD. :)
Pandit Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 4:26 AM
BIG congrats on POTD, Vienna. You poem gives voice to those suffering. A potent write.
Kitchin Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 3:49 AM
Mystic, a well penned poem, many struggle with mental illness and it needs to be recognized and not stigmatized, congratulations on POTD!
M  Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 3:28 AM
Just beautiful with such depth Rose about something that needs to shared and understood….so many people suffer! Debx
Seeker Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 2:38 AM
A dark place, only those going through and immediate kith and kin know the despair. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. We should be more understanding and empathetic to those so suffering.
Andresen Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 2:30 AM
- A touching p.o.t.d. ... but a beautiful diamond in the soul.... congratulations, Vie Rose :) - hugs
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