Shattered Minds

Like shards of a mirror,
each reflection distinct.
Your mind lies in tatters,
yet it somehow stays linked.

The sound of it breaking,
still rings loud in your ears.
All the thoughts in your head,
crying out, breeding fears.

As the glass cuts you deep,
and the blood starts to flow.
So too do the pieces,
of a mind, you don't know.

Singing out in one voice,
while your' sweeping the floor.
Like twisted creations
that you just can't ignore.

Your reflection restored,
having bandaged the pain.
Your thoughts always linger,
like a broken refrain.

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Dedicated to Joel_Shmoel
For inspiring me to share the plight of those afflicted by Bipolar Disorder, with her piece "Dueling Polarity " 

On Bipolar Disassociation

Bipolar disassociation is not easy to describe to others. Even though it gets dangerously close, it is not to be confused with schizophrenia or multiple personality disorders. It is a loss of self, almost what one would encounter during a daydream. During a bad spell or to those who are perceptive enough, it can present as a shift in personality and delusional, chaotic thought. Unlike in schizophrenia and multiple personality disorders, where the person is usually blissfully unaware of what had transpired, it is a guilt ridden and fearful event when you realize that your thoughts were, in a way, not your own and your actions during that time can haunt you for days, months and even years.