Krista, this left me speechless the pain and sadness penned is so real and so vivid. Flashes of things flood my mind of times I have experienced such chaos.
You haven't lost your touch, this is a magnificent piece

That is pure, Krista. So wonderfully penned.

Brings back vivid images and memories of what were called insane asylums years ago. To see the patients in such pain and agony, then all of sudden they became calm as if hope had returned to them. Well done.

I loved the imagery... dark and intense ... powerful description ... a haunting write which Ifelt even after I finished reading the poem. well written

Must agree with everyone. Vividity is splendid, alluring, an array of throbbing despair against misbound hope. There is a light at the end of every tunnel - Justified.