Chemical Experiment: Deficits
RE: SURGENCE
Chemicals rushing
uncontrolled substance
tacky prescriptions
...
Saturating atoms
every cell filled
to breaking
...
Seratonin lacking
requesting gaseous infusion
...
Dopamine absent
subject needs transplant
...
Oxytocin self-injection
patient is overdosing
...
We're losing her
brain waves are slowing
heart has stopped
...
Revive...
Revive...
Revive...
...
Subject has awoken with deficits;
further testing is needed.
This is the first poem in RE: SURGENCE, a poetry collection by Amanda Starks that shares what it's like to have and fight against mental illness in a free-form, lyrical prose.
Be aware that going forward, topics and themes may include suicide, self-harm, and isolation.
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Amanda Starks
Fantasy writer, poet, and hopefully soon-to-be novelist who wants to create safe spaces to talk about mental health. Subscribe to my free newsletter at www.amandastarks.com for updates!
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