Delusions and Hallucinations

I open my eyes but my vision is obscured by hallucinations.

The sun may be shining but I see grey shapes

Luring me into a puddle of darkness and insecurity.

I want to close my eyes, yet to my surprise,

Even when they are closed my hallucinations follow me.

I see the food prepared and my mind tells me it is poison.

I yearn for relief, yet the viewing is bleak oh when will the medication kick.

in.

Hiding from the world so they don't see,

All the things I battle with that they won't understand.

Psychosis is a wild ride, and yes while I do hide,

It fascinates me. If the world understood it I feel they

Would abstain from substance abuse.

I was born with it and would not wish it on my worst enemy.