Touched

A little crazy and a bit insane
What does it matter who's to blame
Passion flowing through those veins
White hot ashes amongst blue flames
Boilng cauldron of water from ice
Having to pay the ultimate price
Cooking herbs burnt upon the air
Victim still trapped within the snare
Hot wired nerves made from steal
Hunger yet for another meal
While trying not to come undone
Oops the rabbits on the run

Then to see the man in black
Go away and then sneak back
Know the thoughts with no words
Only touched but never heard
Slide down the slope into an abyss
Not to be awakened by the kiss
Slumber long then up to the moon
Flying high on another broom
The ups and downs come so quick
Jerks the witch right off of her stick
Visions seen and made aware
Touched by something from somewhere
Feel detached and know too much
Not always willing to be so touched
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Delacroix Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Your words describe striking imagery to picture the struggle between extremes in a person. Very well done! Scarlet! Thank you for sharing and thank you for your kind comments on my poem. Caroline.
Haick Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 2:36 PM
The struggles of those who suffer from this syndrome are are depicted so well in this very good write, Scarlett! I have close friends who suffer from this and with meds live a healthy life! Thank God. Peace, Audrey
Fraser Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 6:59 AM
Very interesting piece Scarlett >> James
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