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He was an ancient warrior from times of old 
back in the days when the sun was new 
and the stars at night were brilliant blue   
like the Canopus star he once knew 

Often, he was found rummaging the forest 
looking for the rarest mushrooms 
as the eagles flew he counted tree rings    
indenting the roots of his ancestry wings   

Then one day, he was reborn again 
in an era of squabble filled with wars 
silence became an oddity full of slew  
and "The Sacred" a rarity hidden in full view 

They tagged him "bipolar" with doctorate degree
this was a world of medicine & mental deficiency 
yesterday he howled at the moon * starkly stars 
today he is a sad man, longing for a trip to Mars 

He, ancient warrior of days of old 
fights the good battle everyday, 
mistletoe on oak, he holds his staff
all the time knowing time does pass. 

Written by: Mystic Rose 
Dedicated to a friend, who suffers from bipolar.

Copyright © Mystic Rose Rose | Year Posted 2023

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Eve Roper Date: 12/17/2023 8:04:00 PM Well said my friend. May you and your family have a wonderful Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hugs eve Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/18/2023 3:12:00 AM Thank you for dropping by Eve, May your Christmas be blessed with peace and love, take care of you all year through xo

White Wolf Date: 12/17/2023 3:49:00 PM Had to return for another in-depth reading, Vie. Even though some don’t agree with me, it’s important for some of us to be on medication. Like Abilify, which is an antipsychotic med. because without this controlling, psychosis is very difficult to live with for those who suffer from it, and it hurts those around who love them. Merry Christmas. /|\ Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/17/2023 6:17:00 PM I believe medication can help many people to cope, if it is helping you live a better life, then that is good. I'm glad you got the help you need W. W. there are many that don't, so know your being held in prayer, and you will always have a friend in me, take care

Hiya Sharma Date: 12/17/2023 7:20:00 AM This is such a soul-stirring write truly reflecting how in the modern world people are judged instead of being given empathy with kind understanding.. Your wordplay is so impeccable hede & the emotions expressed are so palpable. I can resonate with this as I know a close relative with bipolar.. A wonderfully crafted piece, dear Rose ~ sending light! Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/17/2023 3:18:00 PM I is hard on those who suffer and those who love them too Hiya, thanks for your sensitive nature and tender comment, Be well !

Joe Dimino Date: 12/17/2023 5:22:00 AM Hi Vie; I don't know an artist that, by the professionals would not be labelled, this or that; a little more this perhaps a little less that -- with an extra smidgen of something else, maybe a recycled parcel of Bedlam or modernized new all-knowing mesmerizing (all the same treatment...Drugs!) -- I like your nomenclature better/best~ Friend!! Blessings. Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/17/2023 3:17:00 PM Drugs have their side effects and one of them is suicidal thoughts lol, go figure. People are often treated as Guinea Pigs for doctors who are not sure what to give. They don't have a real cure for the soul maladies , but oh how they try, Thanks for reading Joe

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/17/2023 5:20:00 AM We all have our faults, nobody is perfect, people don't need to be labelled. A lovely dedication to your friend Vie. Tom Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/17/2023 3:15:00 PM I don't believe in labels a smart psychiatrist one told me that when a new patient arrives he hides the folder in his drawer and judges for himself first, wish more people would do that, judge for themselves. thanks for reading Tom

Silent One Date: 12/17/2023 4:46:00 AM So sad when people suffer from being bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder and this poem reminds of many people I know. Nice rhymes and flow my friend. Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/17/2023 3:14:00 PM I know this world is getting harder to live in for many Silent One, I can only pray for courage for those who are having a hard time, keeping their emotions healthy, thanks for reading have a blessed Xmas

White Wolf Date: 12/17/2023 4:20:00 AM You know how much I love this! Your soul is so precious to our universe Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/17/2023 4:22:00 AM I am glad you liked it, let the stars be your judge and let the moon be your comforter, when day is done the only person you need to contend with is you and God. Blessings from my heart to yours my friend :)

Paul Bell Date: 12/17/2023 4:18:00 AM Don't we just love labelling people and trying to fix them? The 21st century warrior has truly died. Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/17/2023 4:21:00 AM There are a few left, lol, we just hide in plain sight my friend, take care and thank you for your comment its a blessing to be seen and heard, :)