WITHERED IN SOLITUDE

A behind-the-scenes look at living with bi-polar illness. The form used is Abecedarius...each line begins with a letter of the alphabet until all are used.

(Form: Abecedarius) Although you think you know me well Because you've read my words, Come closer to this heart of mine... Deduce the truth you've heard. Eclectic message from the dark Forebodes a somber clue, with Galaxies of error's plume... How sorrowful for you. Instead of sanity and norm, Judicious rules at play, Keep altering delusions dream... Lost captive in the fray. Meandering through mud and mire, No truth can be revealed. On wings of eagles born on high, Proficient lies concealed. Quickened flesh no mortal knows will Reach beyond the wall. Systematic regimen To birth those things appalled. Underneath the captive mind, I'm Vexed and bound...not free. Withered there in solitude and X-rayed by degree. Yearly cycles bring the plight...but Zion calms the night. ~~ (A look behind the wall of bi-polar illness.) ~~

Reviews

[Desert Knave]

Wow ! First, let me say how well you have done with the deceptively difficult abecedarian form. Most people make a total muddle of it but you rocked it and rocked it well. As a sufferer of bipolar disorder I see much of myself weaved in and between the lines ... especially " Underneath the captive mind, I'm
Vexed and bound...not free. ". Excellent in both form and content and deserving of a heartfelt "Bravo !". ~Jim

[Miss Sharon]

My dear, sweet, kind and understanding net bro...I thank you so much for these wonderful words to me today. Sometimes the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that suffers most. You're the best bro!

[wordman]

a sad write,a sad situation,many of us live our lives like this daily
every day is a new begining

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you my friend for your kind and compassionate response! ~Sharon

[wordman]

you are welcome

[~]

This is a very talented and skillful write! Not only a mastery of Abecedarian, but also powerful iambic lines that add masterfully to the thorough explanation of the disease. Excellent work!

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you ever so much for your wonderful comment! I see there are those here who know a thing or two about poetic prosody! I shall be reading you as soon as possible. ~Sharon

[Valentine]

I used to work with the mentally challenged a few years ago, any name you want to give it, it is a heart breaking thing to live with and for families of those having it also suffer. Valentine

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you for your beautiful and understanding comment my friend. ~Sharon

[Jamestown]

What a fantastic flowing but sad piece of work! I know all to well this illness
you speak of, both my mom and sister are dealing with the illness:(
Constant prayers for all dealing with such a burden!
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Miss Sharon]

What a beautifully understanding and compassionate response to this piece my friend! Thank you so much. ~Sharon