this world where we live
is one crazy assed place
people are constantly judged
by sexual orientation
economic background
heritage, creed and race
if you are "different"
because you are not quite
mentally "all there"
you get the looks
of pity
or fear
or people whispering
and pointing at you
well goddam it
loonies are people too!
if your ignorant asses
took the time to read
or do online research
then maybe you'll stop
planting the seed
of ignorance among others
because we could very well be
your mothers, fathers
sisters, brothers or lovers...
we aint no different
than the average schmo
our wires may be a bit crossed
but whose aint dontcha kno
so just because we are
a little 'mental'
or have some "loose screws"
get this thru your thick domes
loonies are people too!
we cry
sometimes more than others
because of the inner pain
we try so hard to hide
some of us have even flirted with
or carried out suicide
mainly because of ignorant
people like you
who seem to forget
loonies are people too!
so the next time you see
a person perhaps
starting off into space
or stand next to a person
with a flat affect on their face
or sit next to a person
talking to someone that's not there
please, for God's sake
dont just give them a cold stare
because my friend, that person
could very well be YOU
get some knowledge and understanding
of what we go thru
so that you will know from now on
LOONIES ARE PEOPLE TOO!!!!!!!
6 comments:
Great poem, mizeeyore. Thanks so much for sharing it.
thank you DK! i appreciate your comments!
that awesome!!! love it
Good poem, you go girl...
My sister invited an old friend to a 'get-together' last Saturday. I noticed she was staring into space and others at her table were staring at her like she was well, abnormal—It was apparent she had a mental disability, an especially severe case I think. Then she went outside, and I saw her sitting alone. She and I ended up having more fun than the people inside, sharing a talk, and good time together. It was nice to see her laugh and smile which she was not doing inside with the others, and we both shared a mutual happiness and genuine good time together. If not for blogs like this, I think her and I would both have missed out on a great couple of hours--You’re right, a little understanding for people who need more of it can make all the difference--Thanks.
Fabulous poem! Loved reading it!
You have a wonderful blog. Keep up the good work!
I hope you don't mind, but I'm adding you to my links!
Take Care,
Colleen
I enjoyed reading your poem. I think at times that I would like there to be a book of poetry from those of us affected by various mental conditions.
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