There once was a child that was wild
Who grew up a teen that was mean
She cursed out family and friends
Ran away again and again

Neighbors they called her bad seed.
Troubled child they called her, they teased. They make fun of her. And it never occurred. That deep in her heart she did bleed.

It wasn't that she was so bad
and most of the time she was mad
but undiagnosed. She suffers the most
bipolar disease she did have.

So before you go labeling folks
Making fun of them.Calling them jokes. Lend them a hand. Offer guidance and plans. But most of all, offer them hope.


© Carol Kirby