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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

Date: 9/2/2018 5:32:00 PM

a sad reality for many Francesca, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Francesca Pappadogiannis
Date: 9/9/2018 3:31:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. Very much so xxx

Viv Wigley

Date: 9/2/2018 12:24:00 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
Date: 9/9/2018 3:32:00 PM

For sure Viv, Thank you very much :)

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/20/2018 4:18:00 PM

Such a sad poem, Francesca, but so well and emotionally written from the heart. Best wishes for a win! Hugs, Sandra

Francesca Pappadogiannis
Date: 8/21/2018 12:29:00 AM

Thank you very much my friend. Thank you for the heartfelt message :) xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/18/2018 10:41:00 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
Date: 8/19/2018 12:27:00 PM

Thank you for these kind and thoughtful words, Andrea. Very true xxx

Chris Green

Date: 8/17/2018 3:16:00 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
Date: 8/18/2018 3:34:00 AM

Thank you very much, Chris. I appreciate the read and your warming reply :)

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/17/2018 2:42:00 PM

Such a sad commentary for far to many, best wishes Francesca...

Francesca Pappadogiannis
Date: 8/17/2018 3:04:00 PM

I know :( very heartbreaking. Thank you, Charlie, my friend!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/17/2018 1:47:00 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
Date: 8/17/2018 1:55:00 PM

For sure Pixie. A true reality for many. Thank you very much, my friend :) x