The magic of the mentally ill Is the ability they master, with time, To continue on and thrive With a hell built into their mind. I sobbed so hard they thought I was laughing And instead of screaming, I whisper, silent enough that only The weak of mind can hear. And there's something to be said for The weaker than the average human And how I have to say they're different from you- in a negative tone- Just so you'll comprehend the difference Between us and you. Truth is we are stronger than anyone Will ever give us credit for And in our solemn solitude We find ourselves wishing for release Through whatever could get us out the fastest From this hell built into our minds. Truth is we are never going to escape. Instead we adapt, we tie the knots between hell and heaven And we thrive Despite the hell built into our minds.