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My mother did a lot to drive me to near insanity when I was young. And it made it very difficult for me to form normal relationships or to discuss things with other people. So in my 20s as I started to break out of that, I went on a journey of self discovery of how I actually felt and it started with poetry. This is one of the darker examples. This poem did not have a name until about 10 years ago. 

The Manic Phases

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Sometimes I am a shadow

Casting images upon a wall

Having no effect on life

A curiosity to all

 

Sometimes I am a rock

Moved by others pain

At times like this I wonder at the thought

That I am insane

 

Sometimes I am an animal

Drifting along at whim

Doing things without a thought

Of love of life or limb

 

At times you think you know me

At times you know you don’t

 

Just remember I am all me

Even when I won’t

 

The manic phases – Susan Manley (C) 1985

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Deleted Account Date: 12/28/2023 3:31:00 PM Lovely rhymes that really capture the essence of what you are expressing. One of the most well written poems I've heard, keep up the great poetry Susan! Login to Reply

The Situation Date: 9/26/2023 12:59:00 PM 1985 I was writing in a journal. This reminds me of; That time of the month. And you just want to be clear about it. Login to Reply