Njeri Hunjeri Poet Free verse

Where Is the Sun

Attempts to walk, but every step leads into a sinkhole 
Narrow escapes from the sinkhole, but can't move, one leg always chained
Sometimes the chains come off, and I walk dragging the chains with me
In and out of institutions, a frequent flyer, a nuisance 

The audience watch from far, and my "dear" friends only give quick hugs
And leave, running as fast, and those family visits are tainted with fear

So I walk in my shackles, my mind with its many mountains 
Some I wish I could climb, and just jump, just to be forgotten 
Some I wish I could create, maybe build some stairs on them and water ways to slide on
I wish I could feel the depth of happiness 
I wish I could hold on to a flying kite, and come close to the colors of the rainbow 

The audience whispers a lot, and some "dear" friends sympathize 
But they always leave, and the family members only come close when i am medicated

 
August 5th 2015
Sponsor	Nathan D.
Contest Name	Mental Illness

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Kelli White August 9, 2015 at 5:40 PM I love this and know so many who live with this. ?? Njeri Hunjeri September 17, 2015 at 4:09 AM It's a tough illness. Thank u Kelli

Darlene Gifford August 6, 2015 at 9:22 PM A good example of getting into the mind of a mentally ill person. Such torture that person is going through. Best of luck in the contest, your friend, ~~Darlene Njeri Hunjeri August 9, 2015 at 4:05 AM Thank u Darlene. I appreciate the visit.

Sara Kendrick August 6, 2015 at 10:04 AM Reads like a winner to me..Way to go for the contest..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Njeri Hunjeri August 6, 2015 at 7:50 PM Thank you so much Sara, i appreciate the visit too:-)