What is black? For me, it’s depression.


I saw you coming,
but somehow I failed to lock the door.
With your pocket full of lies,
and your bucket and brush,
ready, you were,
to paint everything Black.

As you pass through the thresh hold,
throwing your stuff in the corner,
I felt the ripples.
You took a look around,
planning, in your head,
first attack the weak spots with black.

Your voice, bittersweet,
cant help but to listen,
you seem to know me.
Yes, we’re old friends,
quickly, you are,
painting each day Black.

You’re almost done now,
you moved so fast.
By the time I realize, nothing left,
but one pane of glass.
Finished, you thought,
painting me Black.

Running blindly, in the dark I’ve let you create.
I must find the clear pane,
break it and escape!
Why do I let you get so close?
Please, leave me now,
and take your Black.

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Comments (9)
  • papaleng on Jan 24, 2009

    what a powerful and emotional write, I can feel your emotions…I like it.

  • seashell66 on Jan 24, 2009

    Keep fighting, Viginia…Keep writing. It’s beautiful.

  • Adam Henry Sears on Jan 24, 2009

    This is very fresh and interesting. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.

  • Lauren Axelrod on Jan 24, 2009

    Excellent work Virginia.

  • Lindsay Dean on Jan 27, 2009

    Interesting perspective. For me, black is a very positive color!

  • Jamie Puhi on Jan 28, 2009

    I love how you used the color and gave it action. I think this poem is so good, really good Job Virginia!

  • Peter Cimino on Feb 7, 2009

    A very unique and effective view on depression. Well done.

  • Katien on Feb 19, 2009

    Oh, I know that feeling, and you express it so well.

  • Sheila on Apr 30, 2009

    Kept thinking of the song ‘Paint it Black’…..nice poem on depression

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