Less Medication For Mental Health Conditions (A Poem)

I wanted to be on less medication.And, I tried doing so for 5 weeks.Is 5 weeks long enough to know?It was for me.And, some day, I will try scaling back again.

The Last Day / Night (A Poem)

It is here,The last day/night,For a long time,Maybe forever.I can and will be triumphant!And, is it just me, but no matter how difficult things are,I know that life is a gift!A blessing from somewhere or nowhere!Who knows?In any event, I’ll do my best to succeed,At whatever “I” am able to succeed at!

A Way (A Poem)

I once saw a way.I felt a path.I knew of a potentiality.For me.It was a different sort of route.One that made me see!I couldn’t imagine life any other way!I will share my thoughts.My feelings are accessible.I am ready to go there with you!Too bad it took me so long!Never mind that though.Together, we will set […]

As Good As It Gets (A Poem)

For me, it matters that I try.But, even trying will only get me so far!I easily become tired.I have very little energy to do things.I guess this is my life!This is the prize I’ve won!Wonderful, right?I’m the winner of a great life now!And, I’ll let you in on a little secret.It doesn’t get any better […]

I Must Weather The Storm (A Poem)

I must weather the storm.Today and every day.But, I will get through.And, it will happen again.I sometimes wonder why.I am not one for self-pity.But, I do feel a lot of anxiety right now!I know I am not alone, yet there are moments in my mental illness experience, that are difficult to discuss!Call it a real […]

I Don’t Want To Justify, This Is Not My Bullshit (A Poem)

I don’t want to justify… nope.And, I don’t want to bullshit.Myself or you!I want to be straight with us both!Always.That’s why I get intimate.Transparent even.Sometimes breaking boundaries.Sometimes holding fast to them.l continue to work on things!You continue to work on things!Maybe one day it’ll all go away.Maybe it won’t.

A Few Good Hours (A Poem)

This is where I am at.I want to have a better quality of life, while alive.How do I do that?“Do the work and still die,” is the best I have come up with.And, this is quite my reality. It’s quite a lot of other people’s reality too!It takes everything I have, just to recognize the […]

Nobody Can Deny (A Poem)

A light.At the end of this tunnel.Freedom.Within my reach.Spreading good vibes.Everywhere.A life worth so much more than this!How will I make it?My destiny!My chosen path!I go at this somewhat alone.Maintaining a sense of calm.With a life.That is dull but not empty.With a life.That is broken but not lost.Preceded by a sense of happiness.Which nobody can […]

A Reconciliation Of Faith (A Poem)

Faith is available!When you are open to it (or seek it).Unfortunately, faith is muddied!For me, faith is not what mainstream people say it is.It is highly personal and tailored to my own steadfast interpretation!Few churches could ever get that right!Especially when politics are infused with mainstream!I grow by my own persistence.

I Want To Cry (A Poem)

Let the tears come.Let them roll down my face.I want to cry.Badly.I want to let all the pain and struggle out!Just for today!Get it out.Let it be done.Gone.And, let me start all over!With a fresh perspective perhaps!One that will make this difficult life seem easier.Just for today!Let it all be better!