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Schitzophrenia
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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My insecurities
dwell within my words -
are they good enough?
Why do I question them?
Why do I put them ... me ... to the test?
Why are other's opinions
so valuable to my self esteem?

My abilities
lie within my words -
I know I can do this.
I've done it for what, four years now?
I may not be the best,
but I like reading what I've written;
I've watched myself mature, like fine cheese.

My insecurities
live within my words -
I'm scared one day they'll be gone ...
and where will that leave me?
Why does my happiness depend on them?
Will I wander haunted hallways,
looking for what once came easily?


My abilities
soar within my words -
I cruise the open waters of verse,
selecting just the right ones
to sail onto the pristine page;
sometimes they rhyme, sometimes they don't ...
it just depends on how I'm feeling.

Schizophrenia ... the mad land
of the Poet is where I live;
my insecurities and abilities
cohabitate in nervousness,
never sure which one will be needed
until their marching orders
are issued by the powers that be.

(c) 2005, Karla Dorman.

 

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 Reviews of "Schitzophrenia"
Reviewed on September 10, 2005
This is a very special poem, karla. Your talents and creative thinking are shining in this beautiful write.
abdi-noor

Reviewed by Richard Christopher Suarez (Reader)
Reviewed on August 27, 2005

Karla....BREATHLESS!
OUTSTANDING!!!
I LOVE IT AND NO THE WORDS WONT FAIL YOU!
JUST NUTURE YOUR TALENTS AND BE CREATIVE IN CREATIVITY!
Shine everlasting ....poetic Lady of the Lights!
peace and blessed to you',
Rich Criso Suarez

Reviewed by john zimmerman
Reviewed on August 27, 2005
k-j

all poets are mad -- that's why Plato didn't consider poets suitable to teach children --

but like Jude said the poets madness
is saving madness --

for the poet and her world...

there is a poem in that phrase

"saving madness"

k-j'll refere that to your
poetic genius

love, john+

Reviewed on August 27, 2005
(((Karla)))

Never doubt for one minute your abilities as a poet; you are emerging into a great one, and your words deserve to be published/read! BRAVA on a fine emotion filled piece; one of your best!! Kudos!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin (and biggest fan), Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on August 27, 2005
My all time hero had a thing called by-polar. Mr Churchill.
He won the Noble prize for his writing.

Keep on keeping on Special K..

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on August 27, 2005
My abilities
soar within my words -

Yes they do, so write on!

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on August 27, 2005
You have nothing to be scared of Karla...You are the poet you've always longed to be. Your words won't vanish, and neither will you.
You're forever now within every verse.

Lisa

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on August 27, 2005
Spot on, Karla! Must go with the territory of the creative psyche. What totally sane or single-dimensional character ever achieved anything of note in this world, as far as we can tell? Genius IS mad, isn't it?! Now I don't know whether I'm feeding your insecurity or your self-esteem, but I hope you will be able to tell by the general nodding of approval here and below that we all think that this kind of schizophrenia rocks in your case! Last stanza particularly potent and I am sure could be applied to the autobiographical notes of all our treasured "Greats"! :)) LOL Kate xx

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on August 27, 2005
You expressed this so very well!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on August 26, 2005
Expressed beautifully like the true poet you are...

love and peace, Carole

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on August 26, 2005
Its your marching orders that keep me sane or is it insane, well either way, you help me with each poem...Ed

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on August 26, 2005
You fit right in with the rest of us Karla, only sometimes you say it better than we do;-)Like now! Brava!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on August 26, 2005
Through the years Karla, you've done
a marvelous job as a poet...
Your friend....Ron
x0x0x0x

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on August 26, 2005
sounds like saving madness to me ;)

Reviewed by Michelle Mills
Reviewed on August 26, 2005
One thing that I've learned...if your words and writing skills can pass your own muster, than the world will like them too. We are always our own worst critic. This is a fine piece Karla. You are hardly schizophrenic...you're an artist! Much love, Michelle

Reviewed by Duke LaRance
Reviewed on August 26, 2005
Very, very well written, Lady Karla...This doesn't seem like the confused ramblings of a schitzophrenic to me. I'm just a bit of a beeper, myself -- Duke

Reviewed by Bonnie Torrente
Reviewed on August 26, 2005
Very good, Karla. Very deep.
Don't worry about reviewing. I do the best I can. We all do.

Love,
Bonnie

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on August 26, 2005
Schizophrenia. Isn't that the band that used to fronf for Jethro Tull? Just kidding. When your insecurities go away you will be left with the core Karla, the survivor and that, my dear, is good enough for whatever else comes along.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on August 26, 2005
You've hit the nail on the head with this, dear Karla. I've got a poem at the Den entitled "In Prism" which touches along the same lines. Haven't see any northern lights around here this summer. Merci mon amie. Amour et paix. Ton ami de la C-B, Canada.

Régis

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on August 26, 2005
You are not alone, all writers, artists. actors etc have those same feelings that is why we need audiences, critics and peers to reinforce the messages that we want to express get out there and we don't give up. Very good expression of all of our feelings.

Felix


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