2023 Gypsy's Tanka
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Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Gypsy Queen,
I found it, I remembered the name!
What a brave and candid composition in expressing such vivid metaphors of Bipolar and the way in which it affects.
I talked to God on the ledge... and no one was there.
So much power, vulnerability and a touch of recklessness within those words. It touched this reader!
I read the regret for what your children had to also go through because of this chemical imbalance. But, boy! Only those who have, or go through such highs would know of its exhilaration... of the fearlessness and in that moment, not thinking of consequence, nor guilt. But Everything has its other polar side, and that is equally as dangerous in a very different way.
Your last verse sums it up perfectly my brave friend...
As I flew over the Cuckoo's Nest... high as a kite.
I believe this to be brilliant within it's pain!
Your honesty and acceptance is your strength!
With our thoughts we create...
the calming colours to quell.
Warmest regards,
James.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2023
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Hi Gypsy Queen,
I found it, I remembered the name!
What a brave and candid composition in expressing such vivid metaphors of Bipolar and the way in which it affects.
I talked to God on the ledge... and no one was there.
So much power, vulnerability and a touch of recklessness within those words. It touched this reader!
I read the regret for what your children had to also go through because of this chemical imbalance. But, boy! Only those who have, or go through such highs would know of its exhilaration... of the fearlessness and in that moment, not thinking of consequence, nor guilt. But Everything has its other polar side, and that is equally as dangerous in a very different way.
Your last verse sums it up perfectly my brave friend...
As I flew over the Cuckoo's Nest... high as a kite.
I believe this to be brilliant within it's pain!
Your honesty and acceptance is your strength!
With our thoughts we create...
the calming colours to quell.
Warmest regards,
James.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2023
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Thank you, James, I appreciate your exceptional six stars review and detailed honest feedback. So few people do it in fanstory. I know it takes time, and for you, also pain. May the Mother God bless you and Jade with health, prosperity, and peace.
It's all true. I decorated my house in bright colors and spended money as if it was play cash. I had long conversations with God. I had a lot of fun but it was dangerous. I put myself in very dangerous situations dating men I barely knew. Anyway... I'm sure you get the picture. I don't think my kids understand the disease... only other bipolar people do. Thank you for being so understanding and sympathetic. You are a wonderful friend.
Warmest regards,
Marival
Comment from Mike Stevens
Another fine poem, Gypsy------a sad reality in our light speed everyday life. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a great movie. From Nickolson on down great performances
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2023
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Another fine poem, Gypsy------a sad reality in our light speed everyday life. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a great movie. From Nickolson on down great performances
Comment Written 23-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2023
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Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review my poem.
gypsy hugs
Comment from GWHARGIS
This was an accurate description of people with this disorder. The highs are sky-high and the lows are the depths of hell. This could be a poster for sufferers. Gretchen
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2023
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This was an accurate description of people with this disorder. The highs are sky-high and the lows are the depths of hell. This could be a poster for sufferers. Gretchen
Comment Written 22-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2023
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Yes, it's a horrible disease but with medication we can live normal lives.
Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.
Gypsy hugs
Comment from aryr
What a great tanka, Gypsy. Wow! Manic Depression is now Bipolar Disorder, all this whoaha about a simple name change. Mental health is a condition that shouldn't be laughed about. The pictures were inspiring. This was definitely a fantastic tanka. Blessed be n hugs!!!
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2023
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What a great tanka, Gypsy. Wow! Manic Depression is now Bipolar Disorder, all this whoaha about a simple name change. Mental health is a condition that shouldn't be laughed about. The pictures were inspiring. This was definitely a fantastic tanka. Blessed be n hugs!!!
Comment Written 22-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2023
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Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words. Blessed be.
Gypsy hugs
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Most welcome, Gypsy.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this detailed and descriptive poem with us. I have a daughter in law who suffers from manic episodes. It's hard on the her and the family.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2023
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Thank you for sharing this detailed and descriptive poem with us. I have a daughter in law who suffers from manic episodes. It's hard on the her and the family.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2023
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Yes, it's very hard for the family and for the afflicted.
Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.
Gypsy hugs
Comment from shelley kaye
congrats on getting help and meds!
don't know much about bipolar but i know it can be like hell
this was a great poem using imagistic word choices to enlighten the readers of how it is and the pics and different colours add to it beautifully
thank you for sharing
shelley :)
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2023
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congrats on getting help and meds!
don't know much about bipolar but i know it can be like hell
this was a great poem using imagistic word choices to enlighten the readers of how it is and the pics and different colours add to it beautifully
thank you for sharing
shelley :)
Comment Written 22-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2023
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Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.
Gypsy hugs
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for showing us what it's like when being on the high side of bipolar. I was just asking Patricia (patcelaw) how it was for her. I'm so glad you understand it and lived through all that difficulty to share about it in poetry!
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Thank you for showing us what it's like when being on the high side of bipolar. I was just asking Patricia (patcelaw) how it was for her. I'm so glad you understand it and lived through all that difficulty to share about it in poetry!
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Thank you big sister. I was thinking about it. I didn't know Patricia is bipolar too.
Love
Marival
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Yes, she was diagnosed since she was 41 and now she's 80 and so it's been a rough ride until after menopause she shared.
Comment from royowen
I can see what you mean Gypsy. I can learn something by reading your interesting poem, thanks for Sharing Gypsy, your life must be very interesting, coming to some decisions in life must have been, but I can see you've made good decisions, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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I can see what you mean Gypsy. I can learn something by reading your interesting poem, thanks for Sharing Gypsy, your life must be very interesting, coming to some decisions in life must have been, but I can see you've made good decisions, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words. Yes it was hard navigating life being bipolar but I feel fine now.
Gypsy hugs
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well done
Comment from patcelaw
This is a very well written, talk a poem that you have written to about bipolar disorder. I enjoyed listening to it very much and you're not what you say the people who are bipolar have trouble with money, that was one thing that I never had a problem with. Patricia
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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This is a very well written, talk a poem that you have written to about bipolar disorder. I enjoyed listening to it very much and you're not what you say the people who are bipolar have trouble with money, that was one thing that I never had a problem with. Patricia
Comment Written 21-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Yes, everybody is different. I'm glad your manic episodes were not as bad. There are two kinds of bipolar. Bipolar 1 has intense manic episodes and bipolar 2 has less. I'm bipolar 1.
Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.
Gypsy hugs