Bipolareality

Up, down, and everywhere around.

What a night tonight.

The emotions run rapidly,

And I feel exhausted, overwhelmed with myself,

But I am leveled to a stable state of mind,

Of which I realize that where I am is a safe place,

And I will be okay to rest.

I close my eyes, breathe,

I am well, and

I am able to sleep just fine across this night.

And everything is okay,

Until the very next day,

As I cannot hold myself in place any longer.

When I wish myself away,

I cry as I dream to either die or fly,

It is yet another episode,

Elevating the plot, elevating my heart rate,

Every episode tells a story of its own.

This one is especially deranged,

But all the episodes may add up,

What story will they might tell?

I feel drained,

So I attempt to take it easy,

And try to drift away.

I drifted away,

Woken up scattered.

I am out of it now, but I know

That will change.

I will have my difficulties, along with my

Great success.

My depressions and my being elated will be spread

throughout my life, and

My emotions will change.

Author's Note

Struggling with bipolar disorder, I want to express what it is like.

Reviews

[Anna Clark]

I struggle with depression and anxiety and bipolar disorder. This poem is so accurate and meaningful. You helped me understand you on a deeper level. The pain can be overwhelmingly suffocating, and you have put it into words that others might understand a little better.

[Pete]

I also know what it is like - very difficult. Good expression. Well done.

[JMaster1]

Yes , I used to have a close friend that was Bi Polar , you described it so well