You are deluded.
People are
laughing at you behind your back?
No. They’re not.
You Interpret casual, general remarks about the state of the universe
as personal attacks.
You are like my fear aggressive dog,
seeing people in the distance
growling from afar, shaking and snapping.
But they’re…!
No. They’re not.
You need a Gentle leader
to pull your mouth closed
bite back those lies
calm your hysteria.
You’re snapping and panting at air.
Shawn L. Bird 
Very good. I was in and out of reality on this one. lol
I often wonder if it’s just writers who live half in imagination?
I suppose those suffering psychosis probably do as well.
The only difference might be that the writers know it’s imagination.
If not for imagination life would be dulllll
T’is true!
And what of us writers who also suffer from psychoses? 😉
Lots of material, I guess!
…sometimes.
Mrs. Bird, you would be standing behind me would you, seems you understand my character and disposition….
Such a teacher; moderation…
When do i get a gold happy face sticker?
The modern thing if for students to request take the sticker when they feel they deserve it. So help yourself!
awe that’s not like earning them!
You must be a very universal character, Mr Jensen!
why?
Wow great poem!
Glad you enjoyed it.
“Just because they’re out to get you, doesn’t mean you must be paranoid.” :p
🙂
What’s worse is, they can all see the evil in my thoughts! O.o
Uh oh.
I had this very conversation with a young woman today! Except mine also involved nanobots and mind control.
😉
I’ve been in this state of mind before. Best to get away, calm down and then think without emotion over-blowing things. =)
It is good to be a writer when faced with this sort of thing.
Ooooohhh, I love this:
“You need a Gentle leader
to pull your mouth closed
bite back those lies
calm your hysteria.”
One, because the “Gentle leader” is doing something that I associate with great strength and I love that contrast. Two because I find the words themselves are biting, forceful. You sure didn’t mince words here– it’s very direct and very powerful. Love it! ❤
It’s continuing the dog metaphor: http://www.gentleleadercanada.com/
A Gentle Leaders is a head collar. Very effective for stressed dogs.
This is amazing.
Thank you.
It lingers in your mind for a significant while after you’ve read it.
Always a good sign!