mental health
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Trapped in a prison of my own delusionEntrapped myself in silent seclusion Smothered in darkness’s cold embrace I disappear without a trace My presence no longer a burden My sanity a curse, a foolish illusion The house collapses around my soul A withered seed that will not grow Fleeing the weeds to find a respite…
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We are in the grips of a mental health crisis in this country, and one that is getting worse, and far from address it, it looks like the government is going to absolve itself of responsibility and blame doctors and the mentally ill. Is this the kind of government we want to represent us, one…
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Take a deep breath Take a step back Take a moment….. Take off that mask throw off the disguise Look at yourself through your own eyes Don’t give into the pressure of pliable perception Don’t be a fool and fall for this societal deception Switch off the TV if you really want to see Into…
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It is calling me each and every day It calls me at night hard to keep it at bay When I am low and in need it is by my side Waiting to pounce when I lose my stride It stalks me in my darkest hour It grows taller and taller every time I cower…
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Darkness descending impending self doubt I scream and I shout but it won’t let out Run but can’t hide from my mind Bide for time payback is in kind Running in circles frantic finds Memories locked semantic rewinds Bed sheet skies whispering lies Daily retries weakening goodbyes
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Losing interest in your interests It’s a warning sign you no longer feel fine Empty and numb got you feeling dumb Depression may have you under the thumb Self hating continually cries out in the night Dabble in drink and drugs with silent shrugs Self medicating trying to keep it out of sight Struggles the…
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That little voice in the back of your mind It always pops up during quiet times Not quite sure what to make of it Its offloading all its self doubt Stalking shadow out and about Try to outrun the little voice Foolishly thought I had a choice
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The fall is always greatest from the top of the cliff Yet the view is the most majestic The beating of the waves those hidden caves You can almost forget the domestic Just as the tide comes in those caves disappear Like your problems they will soon reappear A deep breath prepares you for your…
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Sanctimonious stigma sickness is screwing me Mental awareness illness in a field of sheep Car alarms radio bleeps phone staring shuffling Sorrow filled blissful ignorance cheap tricks Broken arm quick fix scrapheap mental condition Monetary decision dream escape visions Hearts locked in the recovery position I never thought I’d be locked in this mental prison
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Peace of mind Or your mind in pieces Life has me in bits Trying to fit in a box Wake up wrong socks Wrong side of the bed Can’t stop obsessing Over what was said
Solidarity Steve 