Conflicted Mind

Good Evening all, 

I will write only one thing regarding my poem this evening. It is crippling to suffer from mental health issues… Support and love those you know who struggle. God Bless. 

Conflicted Mind

When I look at you, what do I see?

This creature, glaring back at me.

When I’m serious, you act the clown,

You see my smile, yet you frown.

When I’m quiet, ‘BANG’ you’re loud,

In my solitude, you seek a crowd.

When I’m sad, you wish to laugh,

I say shower, you need to bath.

When I choose black, you spit white,

I crave peace, you shout fight.

When my heart says love, you just hate.

If I am early, you are always late.

Knowing you is like having a twin,

A vile disease festering under my skin.

Conflicted mind in my personality,

You in the mirror, are murderous to me.

By Helen Stallard

April 1, 2014