Anger spikes for a moment, then fades. Yes, it’s awful – so what? Joy floods in like sunshine, then cools. Yes, it’s lovely – so what? Fear’s icy grip is powerless, too. Yes, it’s deadly – so what? Depression’s letting nothing past The emptiness of…
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Letter to My Younger Self
My dear younger self, This is your future – no, Don’t walk off, there’s things I want you to know. I remember you well, So new to the abyss We’ll return there, but You can get through this Happiness is not Confined to the past…
That Sad Place
Darkness Dementors Dejection Join hands in tandem Happiness Ameliorators Affection Swim faraway ibidem He might be here tomorrow He might not
I am
Daughter, Sister, Woman I am all of these things with out choice, designations from life Teacher, Mentor, Leader I am all of these things because of need, others views of me Poet, Artist, Creator I am all of these things by drive, instincts…
Voices
There is a child hidden in my heart that refuses to come out. This child is there for when the world becomes unfathomable and I need to pout. This child allows me to laugh at knock-knock jokes and silly burping games. This child, however, has…
What is Recovery?
I don’t hate the world when I wake up. I am not instantly ashamed if I make a mistake. I don’t apologize as much for said mistake. I have the energy for my hobbies. My apartment is relatively clean. I am actually cooking meals. I…
Before Darkness (hour 3)
I am feeling morbid, somewhat Lost in my own thoughts, but Connected to the world, through An umbilical cord in my brain of Sound and vision. I can hear the AC turn off and on, however I don’t feel the air, my body is…