Poetic Bipolar Mind

Warped and Twisted

Kiana Jimenez

September 22, 2025

White, Dave. FACEFEAR. May 19, 2024, Dave White Illustrations.

Warped and Twisted
Harsh words and violent blows.
Hidden secrets nobody knows.
Eyes are open, hands are fisted.
Deep inside I’m warped and twisted.

So many tricks and so many lies.
Too many when’s and too many whys.
Nobody is special, nobody is gifted.
I’m just me, warped and twisted.

Sleeping awake and chocking on a dream.
Listening loudly to a silent scream.
Call my mind, the number isn’t listed.
Lost in someone, so warped and twisted.

On my knees, alive but dead.
Look at the invisible blood I have bled.
I’m not gone, my mind has drifted.
Don’t expect much, I’m warped and twisted.

Burnt out, wasted, and hollow.
Today is just yesterday’s tomorrow.
The sun died out; the ashes sifted.
I’m still here warped and twisted.

Discover more from Poetic Bipolar Mind

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Unveiling Family Dynamics through Richard Rodriguez’s Narrative

This series explores the intricate family dynamics in Richard Rodriguez’s narrative, revealing the tensions between parental expectations and individual aspirations. Through themes of love, disappointment, and self-discovery, it examines how familial bonds shape identity and growth. A reflective journey for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of family relationships.
Richard’s Realization of His Mother’s Concerns About His Future and Adulthood

Richard Rodriguez reflects on his mother’s concerns about his future, realizing her disappointment is rooted in love and high expectations. Through comparisons with his siblings’ successes, he explores the weight of parental pressure, familial expectations, and his journey toward maturity, empathy, and self-awareness within the complex web of family dynamics.
Symbolism in the Story: The Question About Going Home

Richard Rodriguez decodes the symbolism in his mother’s question, “When will you go home?” A simple query becomes a reflection of her anxieties about his adulthood, independence, and stability. Through this moment, Rodriguez explores the weight of parental expectations, cultural norms, and the universal struggle of transitioning into maturity.