Tag Archives: Mental illness
Rising
It’s silent once again There is no sound, The noise breaks me As I fall to the ground. Whispers that curse Shadows that appear, They’re not tricking me As my mind is clear. I’m standing strong Rising from the ashes … Continue reading
Handmade prison
Men expressing emotions Is the sexiest thing I know, And yes I’m the hypocrite I’ll never let mine show. I were made to believe Emotions are a weakness, So I built walls so thick To prevent this sickness. Subconsciously made … Continue reading
Who or what
The silence scares me As it speaks the truth, This room haunts me I scream for truce. The ghosts laugh As I sit here and cry, They haven’t killed me Yet part of me has died. I shout and scream … Continue reading
Lost girl
I miss the happiness I miss the hate, There is only sadness In this pathetic state. I miss the high There is only lows, Battling myself After all the blows. I miss the freedom There is only lies Faking the … Continue reading
Emotions aren’t toys
You created a puppet Made of strings, She used to dance Now she’s unable to sing. She is a mannequin Emotionless & still, She’s only in fashion When you need a thrill. She’s a paper aeroplane Created to play, With … Continue reading
Ends before it begins
You’ve already broken My heart in the future, I’ve already felt its ache And every rupture. We fall in love Everything is great, You get to know me I become your mistake. You can’t control What you don’t know, You’ll … Continue reading
Socialising
I am an outsider Just looking in, I’m not drowning But I can barely swim, The crowd is loud And yet I’m here, Hiding behind others Hoping I’ll disappear. Standing in a crowd Is very hard, I’m on defense I’m … Continue reading
Disguise
Open your eyes To existence, Shadows scatter Into the distance. Touched & tamed By the devil himself, Masking reflection In someone else. Darkness comforts As walls bleed, In a garden of evil Full of weeds. Echos whisper What I can’t … Continue reading
Reality
They say life isn’t hard Yet it’s not a dream, A fucked up holiday Or so it seems. It’s a strange reality We see and feel, But who’s reality Is even real? What I observe Is different to you, The … Continue reading
Madness
I’ve a touch of madness I know the signs, It begins with voices & ends with rhymes. I’ve to lose myself For creativity, It’s the only way My mind is free. It’s beautiful Yet it’s my curse, To lay down … Continue reading
Clearing space
It is okay, To give yourself pep talks I shout at myself daily, Like suck it up bitch Get a grip pussy, You’re doing your best. Then to cheer myself up I look at the scared faces Sat on the … Continue reading
The fallen don’t fly
There’s no way out I’m stuck here hiding With me & my doubt, I’m blinded by the light Struck by the darkness Hiding in the night. It’s a soothing darkness It hides the shadows It drowns the madness. Yet i … Continue reading
Nothing to lose
You stared into the deep Until you became the abyss, No warmth or smiles Just an emptiness. A hollow ocean Where the tides stops, There’s no anchor here It’s a never ending drop. You’re falling deeper The sun is hiding, … Continue reading
Ashes to flame
Accept the beauty In her untamed flames. She’s willing to burn For everything, She’s ever loved. A wild, hot mess, Who no longer dies In the ashes. She rises up Like the phoenix Reborn into flames, And she’s not afraid … Continue reading
Army of two
I once lost my mind Searching for yours, I didn’t know who I was But I was damn sure, It wouldn’t be the same for you. We walked miles through time Battled many beings, Smashed through the concrete That surrounded … Continue reading
Beautifully vulnerable
He always protected me But for just one moment, I witnessed his pain & vulnerability. He held back his hurt and tears I glanced for a second more, Before I held him in my arms And whispered, How many times … Continue reading
Foreign body
It’s like my mind & heart Are not connected, What’s felt in the heart Will never be projected. All these lose wires Make me look heartless And Plato once quoted ‘Love is a serious mental illness’ They speak different languages … Continue reading
