Francesca Pappadogiannis Poet Rhyme

There Are Days When

Because I have a friend who suffers from mental illness




There are days when I choose to just stop and just stare
At you in the mirror yes you inside there
There are days when I will argue and fight you allowed
Some would be won arguments but mostly just drowned
There are days when I notice the grin on your face
And question your attitude towards my disgrace
There are days when I warn you of wrongs you have done
And why you should fix them because I’ll not run
There are days when you love me and praise me at will
Those days are most frightful they leave but a chill
There are days when I hate you and beg for your fate
To end all that cripples me in this mental estate
There are days when I bypass you in silence or despair
But I know that like always you will shout out, ‘Am I there!’


17 August 2018
Sponsor: Viv Wigley

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Jan Allison September 2, 2018 at 5:32 PM a sad reality for many Francesca, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Francesca Pappadogiannis September 9, 2018 at 3:31 PM Thank you, my friend. Very much so xxx

Viv Wigley September 2, 2018 at 12:24 PM As a carer for a mentally handicapped relative and friend of someone with bipolar, I can relate to this write intensely, Francesca. A worthy piece, hopefully it will make people think more and judge less. Congrats on your placement in my contest. Viv x Francesca Pappadogiannis September 9, 2018 at 3:32 PM For sure Viv, Thank you very much :)

Sandra Haight August 20, 2018 at 4:18 PM Such a sad poem, Francesca, but so well and emotionally written from the heart. Best wishes for a win! Hugs, Sandra Francesca Pappadogiannis August 21, 2018 at 12:29 AM Thank you very much my friend. Thank you for the heartfelt message :) xx

Andrea Dietrich August 18, 2018 at 10:41 AM It is most unfortunate that so many suffer with mental illness. It is in my family and I have friends who deal with it. It's becoming more and more common and we need poets like you to write on this topic and overcome its stigma. a very thoughtful poem Francesca Pappadogiannis August 19, 2018 at 12:27 PM Thank you for these kind and thoughtful words, Andrea. Very true xxx

Chris Green August 17, 2018 at 3:16 PM Very nicely express sadness and despair. This is tough deal for one to handle. Your poem really sets the tone and touches the reader. Francesca Pappadogiannis August 18, 2018 at 3:34 AM Thank you very much, Chris. I appreciate the read and your warming reply :)

Charlie Smith August 17, 2018 at 2:42 PM Such a sad commentary for far to many, best wishes Francesca... Francesca Pappadogiannis August 17, 2018 at 3:04 PM I know :( very heartbreaking. Thank you, Charlie, my friend!

Mystic Rose Rose August 17, 2018 at 1:47 PM Mental illness is a serious matter, It affects all who surrounds you, Thanks for sharing it. I have a few friends who's daughters struggle with it. Thanks for sharing Francesca Pappadogiannis August 17, 2018 at 1:55 PM For sure Pixie. A true reality for many. Thank you very much, my friend :) x