Insanity

Insanity lives only

In the minds of those

Who wish it well,

Who wish to cling

To its ideas and beliefs-

There is no end

To insanity, only

The ability to fade away

In average’s name. 

Normality is too common

To disappear and be noticed

By its absence;

Yet insanity-madness-

It is too strong a thing,

Too rare and fleeting 

To not be missed,

To not be secretly desired.

Average may die and become

A sweet, faraway memory;

But insanity’s end will only 

Grow into a feeling,

The heart against the mind,

The soul against all that has been

And all still to come. 

Insanity’s mate is passion,

A misunderstood, misguided

Creation-it was banded long ago 

By all that is chaste and gracious;

Yet it is reborn every minute

Of every day when insanity

And creativity together reign. 

Reviews

[T. Val]

This is a great piece. Be insane! Normal is boring. Insane doesn't need to be a literal term, but be yourself, be crazy, and don't be what you're "supposed to be." Well done.

[Sarah Marie]

Yay! :) Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this.

[Jack...]

You seem to get better by the day Dear Sarah Marie. I like how this feels and a certain truth rings loudly throughout. You do have an eye for what is now and a way of putting that into words. Very good.

[Sarah Marie]

oo thank you! I am glad you enjoyed this!

[Bradford Corvi]

Another amazing poem! I was wondering how long have you been writing poetry? You seem to have a natural touch to the genre

[Sarah Marie]

Thank you! I really appreciate your review and kind words :) Umm let's see... probably since elementary school. I am a senior in high school now.

[The 13th Eros]

This is a fire that permeates the mind and soul. What so many fear, you breathe over us with a music of lush release to form words and dances and delights few ever know. Sing again and again for us, I beg you.

[Sarah Marie]

Thank you, again! I am glad you like this-I got the inspiration from what you posted on my profile yesterday :)

[The 13th Eros]

If ever I am your muse then I am blissed beyond measure, sweet poet! :)