Where Am I?
Art by Igor Morski.
I wrote this poem after I came out of a four-month anti psychotic drug-induced haze, thanks to an overzealous psychiatrist.
Reality is slipping away Coherent thought melting Into nothingness I see glimpses of life Through the shroud of fog But it disappears into a storm Blood pumping from my veins I can see right through my arms The door slams shut The psychiatrist was decked out In a Dali Tambo outfit But he soon vanished into thin air Bright light shining in my face I grab hold of an arm Where am I? As I slip away A drug-induced haze Clouding my terrified mind Snatches of stark reality My body marched on Executing normal tasks Like a well-trained robot Behind my eyes, nobody saw Consciousness oscillating Battling to stay present Waking up to staring faces Fascinated by this crazy Walking, wounded apparition Where am I? Hell Apparently



This is a horrible experience. I am so sorry you had to go through this. Your poem touched my heart with concern and outrage for you. How frightening. Sending you love.
That is heartbreaking and beautiful. I cannot imagine your feelings going through this, but your words give me a glimpse. My heart goes out to you, Rea. ❤️