i've seen some realy great poems on this site. I would like to share one i sent to my mother recently.

'You didn'nt invite him in; he just took it upon himself to stay.
you asked him patiently to leave ; he even listened to you pray.

He caused you so much anguish; he was always in your space,
And even though you sought to evict him, he ignored the saddness on your face.

He took advantage of your health he knew you hadn't the strengh to shun him.
He just planned to ware you down; this lodger was wicked and cunning.

Behind his back you sought more advice; you even prevented him bringing round friends,
You stoically ignored his presence; you even fed him to make amends.

You never wanted him to see you down; you bravely tried to ignore him with a scowl.
But your mood towards him was changing, this lodger was crude and foul.

Your secret meetings behind his back were calculated and well thought.
This evil squatter, come lodger, was convinced he could stay, and not be caught.

Then twelve months later, after he rudely invaded your home, your life, your space.
This rogue tresspasser, was about to be put firmly and rightfully in his place.

On the 12th of June 2007 , when your health was at its peak, you suddenly got the
ANSWER

You went to hospital, with faith in God, and a Surgeon evicted,
BREAST CANCER.

I like this and bless our strong mothers. Sue

WElcome David,
Nice to meet you.
I read that you are fairly new to your diagnosis....
How are you doing?
Have you been stabilized yet with medications?
We have a friendly group here and there is alot of info out on the net as well.
You can do a search for a specific topic...there is a link at the top of this page that says search.You can search the entire site or just this forum.
ARe you bipolar 1 or 2 or other???? some folks
I am bipolar 1 ...run on the more manic side and can not tolerate anti-depressants. And am stabilized taking lamictal, geodon and ambien for sleep.
I am glad that you found us ....
bizi

Hi Bizi

i'm type 2 BP, i'm on Seretaline and Olanzapine. Feel fine. Much better than the 9 months leading up to diagnoisis. more stress than i thoght was possible. But i now know stress is the contributing factor and try to manage my life a little better.

THANX

Great that you are feeling well!
Yes Stress does me in...actually I have done well to reduce my day to day life and environment...has helped tremendously!
bizi

Welcome David! Glad you are able to reduce the stress in your life.

I too am BP II.

Thanks for sharing the poems too.


Nikko

David,

I love this. My thoughts are with you.

befuddled2

Dear David,
Thanks for the poem.
Mari