#195. Bipolar Poem by Ezra Lawhn

"You must be crazy
Even though not too long ago you were just lazy
You can't speak or think, but boy does your mouth run
Anxiety registers as a blip when you're having this much fun

You create such beautiful art
Or why do you wanna restrain your heart
At least you get that day off
Oh you're ‘sick' don't make me scoff

You're up and down
Well so is everybody around
You have no---"
Stop acting like you understand the flow

Not everyone who's mentally ill is completely out of their mind
Anxiety registers about the same if not worst you'll find
My mouth might be going fast, but this you should know
I'm physically healthy, but that doesn't mean I'll always do or show

My art is usually the byproduct of a hard time
Taking a day off isn't a crime
And my heart hurts more when I don't restrain
I am sick, I'd say more, but I'll refrain