This poem was written for someone I love who struggles with bipolar disorder. Though I have suffered through depression, anxiety, and panic attacks, I can never truly understand her pain. I want to help but I am at a loss as to what to do. I wanted to share this here so those who suffer from mental illness might know how your suffering breaks the hearts of those who love you but don’t know what to do.
Broken Heart of Love
This searing pain in my heart
I wish it would go away
I pray for it to leave me
But it is love
I would be hollow without itI watch you drowning
in a sea of turmoil and fear
I reach out my hand,
the one connected to my broken heart
“It’s okay, the sailing’s fine,” you sayI walk away, thinking perhaps
my eyes deceive me and you are not
drowning, or else why
would you say otherwise?
I know you would not lieBut still this pain
deep down inside my aching heart
reminds me
that you are not fine,
the sea is not calmThe storm rages
but I cannot rescue you
You cannot see my hand
reaching through the darkness
beckoning you to dry land
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ysic, Linda K.
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Thank you for sharing this here, Linda . .it is heartbreaking but beautiful how much you love and care. God bless you!
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