That is so heartfelt and profound, writing can be one of the most effective ways of dealing with our demons, I truly hope it is helping you deal with yours. The emotions are really strong here.

Wow…to think that many people lose that battle within themselves. Very well done…the ending shows you are not beaten, you are stronger.

Whew! You had me worried there for a moment..thought I was going to write my first negative comment..Lol! But you turned it around in good time. A great and truth-telling piece….the true friend, and you have a great heart. You make me proud Lee!

AC

Love it! Fantastic word usage and imagery!!!!!!!!

Very well put together, loved it.

You’re right, suicide is not the answer and it is an act of cowardice. It seems as though you’ve described the battle of good and evil that continues in all humans. The ability to write such a heartfelt poem indicates you’ve spent a good deal of time searching for answers. Beautiful work.

Moving. Great work

To me, suicide is not cowardice, but can be a very brave act. Kamikaze pilots in WWII, people on deaths bed that do it out of selflessness to spare their family the agony and expense of a drawn out illness, and the immeasurable pain some people experience with deep depression. Depression is not sadness, true depression is much more: to call it cowardice when you cannot experience that particular persons agony is …. well I’ve probably ticked off enough already. To those that may ask, yes I have lost friends to suicide, and, also I have a brain injury which gave me the gift of deep, untreatable depression.
Nice work, even if I disagree!
Thanks,
Clay

Nice poetry

very good poem… love is like a fight in a battle…

The message here is that one cam conquer the ills: whether it is feelings of anxiety, depression suicide.etc. They become a stronger person in the end.
Monica.

We are our own best friend or our worst enemy.

Wow, you touch a deep measure in this. I agree all too often we let our shadow chase us when under sunny skies. May the soul return always to its truest nature which is love.

How powerful is this but you fight to the bitter end I agree never giving up thats where your strenght is.

Wow! This is beautiful work!

this is deep

I like your writing style!

Captivating!

Excellent work, powerfully written.

Hello, Lee,

Very strong and potent writing you have here; you talk of a severe battle many go through.

Deep and emotional; high quality poetry.

-Fresh Writing

i am done forever..we get what we deserve