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The Bi-polar Bear
By Talisker
18 October 2006
I am the bi-polar bear,

Ursus bi-polaris, if you care.

I scavenge by nature,

A pitiful creature,

Neither up nor down,

Here nor there.

 

My fur it is usually black,

With a big yellow streak down the back,

When it goes briefly white,

I go out for the night,

But I suffer from,

Nervous attacks.

 

When white, I can dance for my tea,

But I know that its not really me.

I soon start to blacken,

Then hide in the bracken,

I see no-one,

No-one sees me.

 

I eat special berries for food,

They told me would make me feel good,

If they do for a while,

I can manage a smile,

But its only a chemical,

Mood.

 

Pity not this miserable bear,

And fear not, he’s exceedingly rare,

If you manage to trace him,

Just run and embrace him,

And lighten his silky,

Black hair.

 

Oli (18/10/06)

Reviews
Heartwrenching
Written by LynB (435 comments posted) 18th October 2006
It never ceases to amaze me how you manage to put your innermost feelings into words, in a way that no one else could. I loved the play on words, the way you described your feelings of wanting to hide away, and the highs and lows that only someone who's been there can know about. 
 
I won't say any more, as it's obviously a very personal poem, except that I loved it (as usual), and if you need to sound off, I'm only a PM away. 
 
Take care

Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3566 comments posted) 18th October 2006
When I was in social work it was manic depression but I suppose the PC brigade wanted "update" it. Well it's allowed you to come up with this. I really like things like this that play on words, a great little concept and a witty and amusing way to handle a difficult subject . It made me smile so I suppose you'll tell me I misunderstood it but I thought a bipolar polar bear was a funny concept. Sometimes to gotta laugh or....... 
cheers 
BBS

Written by Phil (6959 comments posted) 18th October 2006
Consider yourself embraced Oli. That's the best I can do sat here in rainy Lancashire. 
 
All the very best, 
 
Phil. 
 
Thanks friends
Written by Talisker (1331 comments posted) 18th October 2006
For your kindness
Insightful
Written by brolgablue (10 comments posted) 18th October 2006
I have known and loved one of these blackand white bears and I also have two very special bears of a different colour who are very close to me. Heart touching Oli.

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