episode

a glimpse at a psychiatric blip on reality

a tumbling crash

lights flashing and glaring

in an instant

or forever; time crawls

toward backward, enough to

go screaming through the dying gardens

headed for the hedges,

maniacally seeking the switch

labeled stop.

 

dan © 2016

Author's Note

Reviews

[Kathrin S]

A very powerful poem, I liked it a lot. Especially the part "in an instant/ or forever". Loved the way you incorporated the theme of 'time'.

The music fits very well, as others have said.

[dan]

Kathrin, Thank you so much for the review. during one of my manic episodes time is a very fluid component. I wanted to place some emphasis on that in the write; I appreciate you recognizing that. thanks again! take care...dan

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DAMN...you would have to be dead not to feel this one, Dan.
Peace, love and joy to you, dear poet

[dan]

lynn, it's always nice to hear from you. Thank you so much for your read/review and kind words. take care...dan

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Wonderful reflection from start to finish!
The song fits perfect with your words, too.

[dan]

Thank you Josie. Written from a perspective of experience. I hope to get back to answering read requests. I'm headed for your page now to do one of yours. Thanks again! take care...dan

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

I do think you are heading in the right direction now! Keep plugging away with your reflections through your poetry!

[Ruth]

Dan, not only could I feel the intensity of this, I can hear the noise it creates, wave forms that spiral and spiral until screams become silent...you voiced this so perfectly and viscerally, I hope you are doing better dear friend? Blessings :)

[dan]

Poppy, Still have a good ways to go but healing has begun. Thank you for your great review and your kind words and wishes. take care...dan

[Ruth]

My pleasure Dan, you take care too x

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Woah! The title really made me curious to read the whole. And the content caught me by surprise.
A huanting blow!
The one thing that I loved about this concise yet profoundly vivid piece is the rap-like voice or rhythm it has.
Nice work. Rated it 85.

[dan]

I find your review very intuitive and knowledgeable. Thank you so much for taking the time to review. take care...dan

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

You are welcome.

[zaisham9393]

This poem is awesome dan. and I love this song...one of my favorites.
I hope you are doing well.
Thank you so much for sharing :)!!

[dan]

Zaisha, Thank you so much, it's good to hear from you. I am doing better but still very sick. I appreciate your read/review. take care...dan

[zaisham9393]

I hope you feel better :)!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I believe your road to recovery is within view, for this is "the Dan", and the caliber of writing from which we've come to know you for!

You're in my thoughts and prayers, Dan!

[dan]

I've got a long road ahead of me, no guarantees. Carotid artery blockage is a vicious foe. Friends like you will give me strength. Thanks so much Kelly. take care...dan

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Oh yeah!!!! The man is back!!

How the hell are you? I just logged in and your poem pops in my box! The second coming of Dan!
This is a very apt title for this poem. You have given the reader a very accurate depiction of the warped sense of reality that may come with a psychotic episode. Every sense just collides together in a blur of noise and lights and time seems to slow down and in fact turn backwards on the clock. A great use of imagery.

Great to have you back, Dan. Keep up the great work and take good care of yourself!

[dan]

Doodley, manic episodes can be frightening and fun at the same time, a dichotomy that is hard to deal with and for outsiders to understand. Like snowflakes no two are alike so when one starts it's a mental crapshoot, anxiety compounds and balloons to a thundering climax.
Thank you so much for the read/review. My health is still in jeopardy but hope is present always. Thanks again! take care...dan

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Anytime, Dan. I am not a religious man, but i will have you in my thoughts. Take good care.

[dan]

thank you...dan