Don't Leave Me Here
Life in a mental institution18 total reviews
Comment from Ulla
Hi Maria Jose. You've written a wonderful poem describing the complications 1about being mentally ill and institutionalised. I loved your stark free poem. It really brought the problem to the fore. All best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Hi Maria Jose. You've written a wonderful poem describing the complications 1about being mentally ill and institutionalised. I loved your stark free poem. It really brought the problem to the fore. All best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Thanks so much for reading, Ulla. And for the generous rating.
Comment from aryr
You managed to capture the raw emotions felt by someone being locked in a mental institution. Fear, frustration, anger, pain, abandonment and lack of trust are a few. Very well done, easy to read and follow, great job Maria.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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You managed to capture the raw emotions felt by someone being locked in a mental institution. Fear, frustration, anger, pain, abandonment and lack of trust are a few. Very well done, easy to read and follow, great job Maria.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Thanks so much for your review.
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You are so welcome Maria.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem. Not everyone can understand what the struggle of a mentally ill person has to go through. The institutions and the personnel is not always the best for the patients.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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A very well-written poem. Not everyone can understand what the struggle of a mentally ill person has to go through. The institutions and the personnel is not always the best for the patients.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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I agree with you, Sandra.
Thanks for reading.
Comment from patcelaw
I worked in a state mental hospital over 60 years ago and had to deliver patients to be given ECT and I even had to help with the treatment. It made me hurt to watch it happen. It was horrible. Patricia
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2017
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I worked in a state mental hospital over 60 years ago and had to deliver patients to be given ECT and I even had to help with the treatment. It made me hurt to watch it happen. It was horrible. Patricia
Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2017
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I can imagine, Patricia. Is ECT forbidden now? Roy has asked me, but I'm not sure.
Thanks for reading.
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It may still be done in very rare cases, but I think it has largely be abolished as a treatment for mental illness.
Comment from Dean Kuch
In the immortal words of Norman Bates of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho fame:
"We ALL go a little mad sometimes."
"I know I'm mad,
My brain
Betrays me.
But please don't go,
Don't leave me here.
They'll shock me awake." ... Nothing like a little dose of electroshock therapy to snap us inexorably back to reality is there, Maria?
Nicely done, very creepy.
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2017
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In the immortal words of Norman Bates of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho fame:
"We ALL go a little mad sometimes."
"I know I'm mad,
My brain
Betrays me.
But please don't go,
Don't leave me here.
They'll shock me awake." ... Nothing like a little dose of electroshock therapy to snap us inexorably back to reality is there, Maria?
Nicely done, very creepy.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2017
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Wow! I'm really proud. If you say it's creepy, it must be creepy indeed... Thanks so much. Have a lovely day.
P.S. I love the pic. At first I thought it was a skull, I didn't notice the woman till I looked a second time.
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You're more than welcome, Maria.
It is indeed very creepy. :)
Comment from royowen
I know they once used electric shock treatment years ago...do they still do that Maria? But nicely written from the perspective of the "treatee". Beautifully presented from the viewpoint of the patient. Articulate, emotive and expressive, we'll done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2017
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I know they once used electric shock treatment years ago...do they still do that Maria? But nicely written from the perspective of the "treatee". Beautifully presented from the viewpoint of the patient. Articulate, emotive and expressive, we'll done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2017
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I'm not sure if it's allowed nowadays. It was forbidden for a long time. I know Sylvia Plath was treated with ECT.
Thanks for reading.
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I better watch out, heeheehee.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This speaks your poorest state of living, madly state, but you do not want to remain under lock in the mental institution that offers pills and medicine; well said; I liked. DR ALCREATOR
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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2017
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This speaks your poorest state of living, madly state, but you do not want to remain under lock in the mental institution that offers pills and medicine; well said; I liked. DR ALCREATOR
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Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2017
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Thanks for reading.
Comment from MSJVClarke
This is an interesting poem and just proves that any topic can inspire poetry to be written. You are certainly the poet for this one and it tells a very strong story, I remember seeing movies based on the events of your words and fortunately things have changed over the years but your words still apply to the basic concept. Mental illness seems to be plaguing our society these days. Well done!
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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2017
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This is an interesting poem and just proves that any topic can inspire poetry to be written. You are certainly the poet for this one and it tells a very strong story, I remember seeing movies based on the events of your words and fortunately things have changed over the years but your words still apply to the basic concept. Mental illness seems to be plaguing our society these days. Well done!
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Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2017
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Thanks for reading. Have a lovely day.
