when the dark abyss
drags me down
I blindly wear a frown
if I linger longer
shadows can consume
emotions boil and fume
the monsters grow
it’s my mind I know
why did I let it get so
resurfacing feels impossible
as I drown in the murky mire
happens when I chase desire
some need meds
but comedy and sun-rays
lighten my soulless days
routine reassures
as I prise those monsters claws
to brighten my attitude
knowing my triggers
helps me go figure
how to avoid the dark
a jog in the park
chat with a dear friend
life goes on I can transcend
shine my light
with all my might
I will win this fight!
dVerse, ‘dark’, HA … I can gratefully say that this is entirely fiction,
what I’ve learnt from others as I’ve not known the experience!
I understand the mixed turmoil of emotions. I love your hopeful attitude of rising above it all and being light!
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Yes, avoidance is not going to help at all, we need to face who we are and the way we react, believe and function.
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unless we delve into that core pain it continues to cripple us …
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So many like that 😦
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To figure out how to fight or avoid the dark is a necessity. Well penned! 🙂
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exactly, thanks Anmol 🙂
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I have several friends who are battling depression, for good reason. So I agree, when that “dark hole” starts to suck you down, you need to fight back with any means necessary!
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Seems you’ve found the keys to battle your bouts of depression. Hold fast to them.
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lol gratefully never suffered from depression thanks Beverly! It is fiction 🙂
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I’m glad this is fiction for you. You wrote about it well, as if you knew it first-hand, so good job!
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I worked with it for many years so know it very well through others … thanks
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I am happy that this is fiction… such darkness is not wished on any one.
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so many live it daily Bjorn, we are blessed not to know it!
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Thank god for the disclaimer, Kate! You had me worried for a moment. But have to say, you have captured it beautifully. 🙂
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thanks Punam, now go hug that man!
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Quite a skill, Kate, to feel what others do, even when (fortunately), life has spared you the direct experience.
It’s the empathy you encourage, demonstrated to its best effect.
It seems you’ve found a way to do the most good. In understanding the darkness, you know its contours, and where the last glints of hope shiver. It is precisely now the sunshine you carry with you from the real world shines. And, ultimately, heals.
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If I can help just one person I’ve succeeded, thanks Keith!
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Nice stanza: “some need meds
but comedy and sun-rays
lighten my soulless days”
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for some natural remedies are enough but others do need more … thanks Frank!
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You have captured what so many (too many people 😦 ) have to deal with constantly.
Informative, feeling, helpful, compassionate poem, SweetKate! 🙂
With my friends who struggle with depression, I’ve asked them (on their good days) what can I do to help when you are having a bad day?…and they’ve shared those things with me and I’ve tried to be there to help in those ways. For example, sometimes it’s getting them out of their house to a well-lighted place for a cup of tea and a chat that helps.
I think we can be a part of helping them win! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Yes, they do. I try to respect that.
But, if it is someone who is close to me, and me to them,…they get that I will keep reaching out. I can be pesty…in a good way. 😉 😀
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we all know you only have love in your heart ❤
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Too many find themselves pulled into the whirlpool and drowning in darkness. Glad to know this is fiction for you!
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me too, my heart goes to those many people who know it all too well!
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This is a most thought provoking poem, Kate.
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Excellent words so well composed, Kate and the picture was so scary.
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Very encouraging to read this
you have won half the battle
keep your mind clear and right
don’t get confused by the rattle.
Knowing you can win the fight
is a big step toward doing it
you already know you will win
keep persisting, do not quit.
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well said Lee, nice to meet you … thanks for adding your voice!
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You have captured the entire feelings of people suffering from mental illness and depression so well.
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