Jack Jordan Poet Free verse

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This poem is about the depression phase of the bipolar cycle. It is accompanied by another poem titled "Flight," describing the manic phase.

For the "Under the Influence" contest
 Jack Jordan

The Fall

Stumbling 
in low darkness
I fall 
against 
that damp brick wall,
my every surface 
rubs grime and slippery. 
I roll bug-like into myself,
a vain attempt 
to protect 
what hope 
or dignity 
I have 
left. 

This poem is about the depression phase of the bipolar cycle. It is accompanied by another poem titled "Flight," describing the manic phase.

For the "Under the Influence" contest
 Jack Jordan

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Donna Jones March 14, 2013 at 5:29 PM Congratulations Jack...hope you are happy today...Donna Jack Jordan March 14, 2013 at 8:47 PM Thanks... It's been a good day. Fortunately, it's rarely as dark as the poem. Jack

Gypsyof Essence March 13, 2013 at 6:49 PM Congratulations on your win:) I can identify with this poem very much... Jack Jordan March 13, 2013 at 9:53 PM Not too much, I hope. It's not a good place to be. Thanks for the congrats. Jack

Poet Destroyer A March 13, 2013 at 5:43 PM Hello Jack. your poem is amazing! I love it;-)! Congratulations on your wonderful win in Nathan's contest~ always*LINDA Jack Jordan March 13, 2013 at 6:04 PM To be honest I'd lost track of entering the contest. I'm mighty happy that you pointed it out! And thanks for your great comment. Jack

Painted Hunter February 26, 2013 at 10:08 AM I love this dark place you've created in your poem...some of us know it all too well...great job! Jack Jordan February 26, 2013 at 10:24 AM Yes it is dark there sometimes, although not as often as in the past. Thanks for the reply. J

Lucilla Carrillo February 26, 2013 at 8:53 AM Hi Jack, there is nothing wrong with falling. I fall all the time. We just get up and keep going. Have a great day. Lucilla Jack Jordan February 26, 2013 at 9:26 AM That is the answer. Thanks for reading. J

David Williams February 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM Ah Jack it's always a cert, that when we fall someone is watching...David Jack Jordan February 25, 2013 at 12:01 PM Always, I'm afraid. J

Donna Jones February 25, 2013 at 10:50 AM Very sad...smile and climb Jack Jordan February 25, 2013 at 11:28 AM It's the only thing to do. Thanks for reading. J