The girl with the faraway eyes
A silent cry for help
She sits in a room on the edge of a bed
Focusing on a wall with vacant stares
The voices rage inside her head
As she sits and wonders why no one cares
The girl with the faraway eyes.
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I’ve done no wrong as far as I can see
And if I have done no wrong
Can’t someone tell me why you’ve deserted me
Why is this happening to me?
Asks the girl with the faraway eyes.
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I see no hope; my direction is unclear
I beg you, please, is there no one there
Won’t anyone help me overcome my fear?
Maybe I am alone, and there is no one to care
Says the girl with the faraway eyes.
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You look down on me because of my fear
You shy away because I do not speak
I cannot help the way I appear
Have you never experienced true fear
I’m just a girl with faraway eyes.
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[Author's note: Sometimes people who are mentally unwell go into a state known as catatonia -a state in which someone is awake but does not seem to respond to other people and their environment. It is very confronting, especially for caregivers and family. Not enough is done with mental health.]
Till next time,
Calvin
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Calvin London
I write fiction, non-fiction and poetry about all things weird and wonderful, past and present. Life is full of different things to spark your imagination. All you have to do is embrace it - join me on my journey.
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Comments (4)
Omg a Top story I am sure it’s fabulous 😊💙💙
This was gentle but pointed in.thenrubnt way, with beautiful poetic language I always a big supporter of anything that spotlights something concerning MH. Well done Calvin
Fantastic poem, Calvin. Such a relatable piece
This was beautifully written I agree. Mental health n eda to be addressed in such better ways.