Arrhythmia
This is a poem about Bipolar Type II. To anyone who relates; I see you.
Lying awake, Staring at the ceiling, Internally screaming, Thinking about the billion things that they could do. The whole house is clean by 4:00 A.M.
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Ashley Lima
I think about writing more than I write, but call myself a writer as opposed to a thinker.
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Become a paid subscriber to get access.That really hit home - good job!
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I felt every word of this. Powerfully done!
Hey - Great job! ðâšI sometimes have issues with sleep..do you find something that helps in this situation?
I'm not Bipolar but I have other mental health issues so this was somewhat relatable. My heart goes out to all who are Bipolar. I loved the ending line, endless irregular heartbeat. Because I literally do have that and that resonated with me. Loved your poem!