Defeating Depression

Tanya Wallace on Oct 8, 2009

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I wrote this about depression which can be a constant battle if you so allow it to be. Depression can be dark as I intended the first of this poem to be, and I could define depression as a horror because in some peoples lives it is,always stuggling with yourself and your deep dark thoughts which can lead you to feel guilt, pity and so on until you become like an empty shell but there is a way out and only one person can truly help with that, the person who has it!

Shrouded by a veil of darkness
Morbid feelings
Sinking to despair
And through the mass
Of lies and deceit
Always the one thing
To seek defeat

In the distance
The ravens crow
On the gravestones
Row after row

The dark cloud comes
It feels no shame
The mass of destruction
It takes no blame

The fires of hell
Are calling to thee
Saying take your life
Set yourself free

In times of sorrow
A weight too great to bear
Negativity begins to seek
Rendered defenseless
Among the weak

Sinking into oblivion
Just like a rock
Rocks do not float
They sit at the bottom
Until someone pulls them out.

But be no coward
Do not walk away
Face up to the problems
You have today

Stop living in the past
Stop dwelling on the strife
And one day you will find
Your no longer living
A negative life

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Ruby Hawk on Oct 8, 2009
Very important advise to those suffering depression. It can be a real struggle when you find yourself in a pit and can find no way to climb out. I don’t like antidepressants but sometimes it’s best.
ken bultman on Oct 8, 2009
Strength in poetry. You’re a never-ending joy to read with an ever changing repertoir of content. Keep it up.
mystery61 on Oct 8, 2009
Depression is very hard to live with. I know this all to well, I am bipolar and struggle with depression.
Diverseblogger on Oct 9, 2009
This poem is one of my Favs because you have taken a topic that a lot of people suffer from and wrote a poem about the great outcome that is to come. Move on and live, experience and enjoy life! Amazing work as always Mystiy
giftarist on Oct 9, 2009
Great flow of words..and great advise to those who suffer this struggle. Your works are definitely great!
LiLSw33tD on Oct 9, 2009
I really enjoyed this read…Keep up the great work!!!!http://authspot.com/short-stories/wandering-heart/
deep blue on Oct 11, 2009
Not only you have that feeling. We all fall into it once in a while and we only need it to pass…Great, in-depth lines, Tanya.
Lostash on Oct 11, 2009
Being positive is just the first step….never be afraid to seek advice too, there are qualified people out there who really can help you. Nice one, Tanya!
Teves on Oct 16, 2009
Wow nice photo…
Shamanz on Oct 22, 2009
We all experience this feeling at times and your poem shows how we can battle with such an issue. Very inspiring.

Thumbs up!
PhoenixRox on Nov 3, 2009
Tan…
I suffered from depression myself. I am good now, as you can see. These lines-Stop living in the past
Stop dwelling on the strife
And one day you will find
Your no longer living
A negative life

They are straight out of my life. Thank you for this. God bless you

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