My Rival Schizophrenia
Astute this mind that pervades my world,
a voice insistent and clear in delivery,
and I’m not sure whether I’ve lost my mind,
or perhaps these words are of divine profundity;
reflecting life for my explicit understanding,
the words make sense, seem applicable, justified,
yet doubt beckons my searching brain,
maybe its my inner knowing amplified.
In any case, I remain silent,
cannot divulge this voice I hear, to any one at all,
for fear those gents in pure white coats,
would lock the likes of me in padded rooms, to thaw;
but when I think of what’s been said, I smile,
for tis a pleasure to hear this common sense approach,
so perhaps this voice is the best in me,
and my lessons from it, appropriate.
I’m impressed, this voice it gets better still,
its saying all politicians must die,
for all their lies and self-gratification,
tis not anarchy we need, just a little honesty, I sigh;
not much to ask it says quite wryly,
sincere, unselfish deeds for common good,
and for their indiscretions just a simple uncomplicated death,
will be for the most part understood.
Tonight I played chess with my voice,
and it beat me three times in a row,
but for all the wise and practical words proffered,
I suppose I’ll just accept and let it go;
but that voice is becoming a smart ass,
taunting my every loss,
and I’m getting to the point quite fast,
this fucking voice must go, and my schizophrenia I will toss.
Tony DeLorger © 2016
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Interesting poem, Tony. Even though I enjoyed the poem, I must say it was the picture that grabbed me first. Put together nicely. Thank you, Tony.
Thanks Bill, a bit tongue in cheek, but interesting in content. Glad you appreciated it.
I am thinking that in due time all will be well and that voice will be coming from a more peaceful place. You have been through a week of tremendous change in your life style. Just hang in there and all will settle – somewhere. How creative you are, Tony, to take life situations and express them so well in verse. Amazing!
Yes, everything is temporary Phyllis, and I did go out on a limb with this one. Glad you liked it. Still flat out cleaning and unpacking. What a job.
This is an amazing picture of schizophrenia. I had a brother who was schizophrenic and he battled the voices daily. Engaging with the voice in a power play is unique and clever. Thank you..Cheers.
Thanks Ruby, glad you related and enjoyed the work. Cheers!
Indeed the picture suits the dread and fear we feel as those voices don’t shut up in our heads. I battle with a few of mY own Tony. It’s times like those I want Sylvia to lead me to the gassing station or have Papa H lead me to his shotgun. But somehow my Muse has put on the restraints for now. I suppose my voices will not push me over that abyss edge? At least not yet. So my friend stay strong is this person you pen is you? Keep writing.
Not me Vincent, but I certainly relate and at times feel those feelings, Much appreciated my friend.
A remarkable poem. Schizophrenia is terrifying. I have many issues that I fight and some that I have shared with professionals for a little guidance but Schizophrenia is something much heavier. Well penned Tony, thank you for sharing.
Thanks Jamie, glad you appreciated it: a lighthearted but evocative look at Schizophrenia. Much appreciated.