In sanity
by ianblackpoet
We are so beautiful
My darling, you and I
When all around us celebrate
We hang our heads and cry
And if, perchance they should fall
And be trapped in our woe
We will somehow lift ourselves
And find our hearts aglow
Sanity is ugly
So I must tell myself
As I pass through daily cycles
Of decaying mental health
Mimicking the sunlight
With a blissful smile and cheer
Becoming one with the moon
Embracing loneliness and fear
Sanity is normal
And in some ways so am I
But yet I find, I’m not the same
No matter how I try
There’s always something different
A mood swing or obsession
My anger gathers lightly
Creating social tension
Sanity is expected
It’s possessed without a care
And yet somehow they look at us
And see that it’s not there
Perhaps I make it obvious
When I’m staring into space
Or when my mood is flickering
And my speech is changing pace
Insanity is so unique
What makes yours is not in mine
Like every tear left in the sun
Like every kiss enshrined
And though I can’t escape this
The madness I’ve been granted
I know that I accept my sickness
And view my sanity recanted
Great rhyme and meter in this piece! What is sanity? But a lucid reality! 😀
Your poetry have inspired me. I cannot write poetry on my own, but this one has definitely put me in the right place because it hits so close to home. Also i thought Wither was beautiful. Do you mind if I share this for my thespian audition?
@nikii_monstrr – No, of course not. I would be absolutely honoured!!! And let me know how it goes =)Xx
im using the poem for a thespian show…so far everyone loves it!thank-you so much
@nikii_monstrr – It is DEFINITELY my pleasure =) please recommend my work if you get the chance, we could all do with a little exposure, right?? =PXx