I’ve always seen what isn’t there,
And so, I’m under doctor’s care;
For through my window eyes I see
Far, far beyond reality
I see the workings of your heart,
How love leaks out in midnight drips;
And how you’d hide it, if you could –
But will and tongue have frequent slips
I’ve felt you kiss me in the night,
In circles all around my face;
But yet, we have not spoken yet,
I guess you need your breathing space
But yet I see the world set free,
And through stone portals, one lone tree,
A sky of blue, a field of green,
And no more bullies. No one mean.
The doctor says I’m very bright,
Her thoughts will be with me tonight;
I view them when she’s not around
You won’t believe what all I’ve found
Her fantasies are very great,
And sometimes, inappropriate;
She also sees what isn’t there,
So maybe my gift’s not so rare —
But you, blog reader, don’t you know
We all have been afflicted so?
We’re mental patients, all of us,
Who blog for therapy. Discuss.
But still, I see inside your head,
Where you would rather be, instead
Of glimpsing what now you full see:
My steadfast, bald insanity
But maybe that’s not there, as well.
With crazy folks, it’s hard to tell:
Tonight, what isn’t there I’ll see,
And aren’t you just a bit
Like me?
(“A Litany of Slightest Madness” – 8-7-2015)
I absolutely loved this. It made me smile.
Thanks, Sara.
I’ll have what ever you’re having. Or please introduce me to whatever entity you’re channeling this evening. Thank you, Owen.
I don’t know what that piece was. It just kind of poured out.
🙂 definitely made me smile… and take a look at myself 😉
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.
We’re mental patients, all of us,
Who blog for therapy. Discuss.
hahaha….self preservation this madness we dwell in
So true…
maybe more than just a bit 😉 nice one…definitely makes sense..
Thanks, Saya. – Owen
This was so enjoyable to read. It flowed so smoothly and really got me thinking. What an awesome post!
Yes, I am a bit like you. Love it.
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WOW…and I hope you understand what I mean.
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This is so spot on!
Beautiful poem and what it represents.
Really enjoyed this. Clever, funny and wise – great combo 🙂 Good job! Harula x
hey ‘Doctor’ and you’re the best. I’m told smiling is the best medicine, helps the immune system, improves physical and mental well being in every way; seems you’ve given all of us a smile to linger-me too.
We are all doomed, but do we care? No we do not!