Ode To Close Relative Incarcerated In Loony Bin Poem by Anita Wisniewska

You ask me why I close my eyes

They're closed because I'm traumatized

I want to see the happy days

I keep inside my head

Don't like this stark reality

Saying it's better to be dead.


You ask me why I close my eyes

They're closed because I'm traumatized

I want to see you strong and free

You being all that you can be

Want to see you smile again

Full of joy and free from pain.


You ask me why I close my eyes

They're closed because I'm traumatised

I thought you knew.