Kira Dawn

Summary

The poem "Insanity vs. Sanity" by Kira Dawn is a raw exploration of the author's personal struggles with mental health, including mania, depression, and addiction, ultimately leading to self-acceptance and a rejection of societal norms of sanity.

Abstract

The poem "Insanity vs. Sanity" is a poignant and introspective piece dedicated to B.A. Cumberlidge, reflecting the author's journey through the tumultuous landscape of mental illness. Kira Dawn candidly shares her experiences with erratic behavior, sleep deprivation, and the intense highs and lows of her mental state. The narrative takes the reader through a cycle of mania, characterized by a sense of omnipotence and creativity, followed by the crushing

Insanity vs. Sanity

Different to you and me. Dedication poem to B. A. Cumberlidge.

*Artwork provided on Instagram by my wonderful cousin Jake goes by jmoresun*

I go outside

Sidewalk full of people

I think to myself

Did I do something illegal?

I know I’m quite off in a lot of ways

Feeling manic

Haven’t slept for days

I run with it as long as I can

Pretty soon the crash kicks in

I’m a hermit now

Depression

Have voices running way down to my soul

I swear I’m Jesus

I am the only one to know

I feel alive. Then I start to panic. I think to myself.

Am I really schizophrenic

Next, I try to go into a rave

I bump into a friend named Dave

As he leads the way I look around

Instantly my heart starts to pound

Walls closing in on me

Leading to anxiety

Pushing my mind even further back

Now I am having a panic attack

Too many things happening to me

I need to feel numb so let it be

I start playing around with drugs

End up addicted

Hanging out with thugs

I wish somebody could see

The insanity that runs inside of me

Then again sanity is overrated

It’s to this world I am fated

I finally learn to be myself

You might think I’m crazy

Joke’s on you

I just solved the mystery

I hold the knowledge

The Golden Key

I wrote this poem for B.A. because I know how it feels to be in his shoes. I think we differ in some ways. Regardless of the places that we differ there is a space of relevance in which we both know kills the liver. I know that I’m a little crazy. Have even called myself insane. I would rather be insane than boring. As I embrace my insanity I grow exponentially. God Bless to All!

Love,

Kira Dawn a.k.a. The Gorgeous Mess a.k.a. Ditto Squared a.k.a. Kween