the reason for the season?—
my mind commits treason
for no apparent reason,
and all there is left is pain—
like an exit wound drain,
curetted and left plain;
its seepage my bane.
treason committed
by my mind
against my
brain
as i watch
the sun
wane.
© 2026 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, October 22, 2026.
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Author:
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- Comment from author about the poem: Part of The Mind’s Maze collection. A poem about Seasonal Affective Disorder.
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Good write T. Nothing waning or decreasing about, erm, spinach, knitting, and sabres. Why that odd combination? WCAT!! lol.
HAHAHA! Orchi, I see Popeye and company are still carrying on regardless of what the rest of the universe is doing! LOL! 🍂🌒🧠🙏
Well Tristan this one tied my mind in a knot to figure out the spot but it could not for with confusion it was wrote. A fun read my friend that my mind did bend.
Oh dear, Soren! I hope you haven't incurred any permanent neurological damage! My legal department is already overwhelmed! 🤣 Glad you enjoyed, my friend. I always enjoy having you here. 🍂🌒🧠🙏
A pleasure
tbh the way I see it is that it’s a pain that could continue if the wound is left untreated or being able to heal the mind with guidance, to teach its value again. overall well done :))
Thank you so much, Novaselic! I appreciate the care in your response. Healing isn't always straightforward, and sometimes we need a little help finding our way through. Much appreciated! 🍂🌒🧠🙏
A powerful write. Your poem deals with mental anguish, betrayal of self (as indicated by "treason"), and the lingering pain that follows. The imagery of wounds and seepage conveys a sense of raw vulnerability and a struggle to find clarity amidst emotional chaos.
Thank you, Friendship! It means a great deal when something deeply personal is received with such understanding. There are experiences that can be terribly difficult to explain, even to ourselves. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and compassion. 🍂🌒🧠🙏
Inspired dissociation ...
Much appreciated, Lorenz! I suppose there's something to be said for making art out of the messier corners of our existence. Better on the page than rattling around endlessly upstairs! LOL! 🍂🌒🧠🙏
My Interpretation of this Poem is the Darkened Season of Autumn and Winter . And the Sun Waneing so soon. May be Wrong.
You're not wrong, Kevin! Spot on, actually. I struggle with seasonal depression, and this time of year can really do a number on me. Writing about it helps, and I appreciate your thoughtful response, my friend! 🍂🌒🧠🙏
No Problem. As I write: Outside is all Rain and Storm Winds. Miserable!
Happy to Respond.
You're a rapper 😎 fabulous I tapped this too. 💜
HAHAHA! Guilty, Teddy! Now I just need a beat, a microphone, and a producer willing to put up with my nonsense! LOL! 🍂🌒🧠🙏
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