I Didn’t Know Your Mind Was In Jeopardy

Summary

The poem "I Didn’t Know Your Mind Was In Jeopardy" reflects on the revelation of a person's internal struggles and deception within a relationship.

Abstract

The poem delves into the narrator's realization upon stepping back from a relationship, gaining clarity about the other person's hidden turmoil and the facade they maintained. It describes a journey from initial ignorance to the discovery of the partner's darker side, including lies, anger, and a troubled psyche. The narrator expresses concern for the partner's well-being, acknowledging their need for help and the presence of personal demons. The poem concludes with a sense of resignation, suggesting that only a higher power can offer the salvation needed for the partner's recovery.

Opinions

The narrator initially perceived the partner as having a perfect life but later uncovers the reality of their internal struggles.
There is a sense of betrayal due

Poetry

When I step away I get clarity Your actions are a rarity Didn’t know your mind was in such jeopardy You always made everything appear perfectly But that’s what you were always good at Lying to me

Now I see the dark side The lies behind your purple eyes The anger that sits between your thighs

You’re not you You never were You’re someone else Someone whose sick And needs help

You should have let me in Instead, you chose to give in to them: your demon Now you’ll waste away Somewhere far away Headed off down the road Only God can save you; the only one that really knows