Your Two Sides
angels among us
in our heads they reside
battling demons who lead us astray
struggles with conscience
are easier for some
at first I saw Dr. Jekyll’s kindness in your eyes
Mr. Hyde was well hidden
until something happened within
then it was evil that took over your life
the greatest example of bipolar on record
Mr. Hyde steals souls
do you feel you have no choice?
physical, mental and emotional abuse
surfaced unexpectedly
frightening all who came to know this side
although I escaped Mr. Hyde’s wrath
many succumbed to his malevolence
no one can adjust to two personalities
good and evil battle for your soul
split personalities seeking control
you may not even know Hyde exists
there will be no love for Mr. Hyde
so when you feel him tugging for power
cast his wicked ways aside
if you can be either
choose gentle Dr. Jekyll
so you might find love again
*Entry for Yasmin’s “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” contest
Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2012
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