Shattered Soul
by Wendy Schreiner –I laugh at work
I cry at home
My smile’s the frown
Turned upside down
Wars Waged
Within my heart
Within his mind
The bipolar monster’s
Raging inside
Tearing apart
Both our lives
The manic highs
The whirlwind ride
I want to run away
Find a place to hide
Sleepless nights
I lie awake in worry and wonder
While his racing thoughts
Pour out like raging thunder
Spotted glass lens
Splattered with tears
Outpoured shedding
Of so many fears
Wars Waged
Within ones
Shattered Soul
Wendy Schreiner resides in Warsaw with husband Dave and their two shih tzus Daisy Mae and Paisley Rae. She studied English at Daemen College and loves writing when not at her day job at Wyoming County Dept. of Social Services. She also facilitates“Write Connection” at the Warsaw Public Library.