My days are long and my nights longer still As I sit here watching this little pill Will it remove the gloom I feel inside Or will it just provide a chance to hide
When it wears off, am I back to square one With an even greater gloom to take on I have tried all the normal avenues Yet I still continue feeling the blues
What is it that I really need to do To rid this gloom and become myself true Deep inside me, there's a fighting spirit Saying to face this gloom and conquer it
Connecting with Nature provides an ease Listening to the sound of a gentle breeze While it's passing through the surrounding trees Serenading them with the rustling leaves
I shall draw my strength from the divine source In whose awareness I do not feel lost I know I shall overcome finally And once again my spirit shall be free
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Posted: Mar 2016
About this poem:
dedicated to those who are dealing with depression
I find if I'm feeling down or lost - I walk outside. I walk every day for 2 miles and by the time bedtime comes - I sleep a hard sleep for 5 - 6 hours. Better then any pill any day! God's cure for the blues. Thanks for bringing this difficult illness and it can be an illness to light Socrates!
Kathy
pinksdejavuSomewhere, West Virginia USAMar 17, 2016
Socrates, Thank you. Now I'm more aware that maybe there is a better way to deal with my lifetime full of tears and days I can't get out of bed or can't eat. I get bad at Easter cause of losing my sister then. Depression is one of the worst things anyone has to fight! You nailed it. Bless You! Hugz, Pink.
doglover14hudson, New York USAMar 17, 2016
What a beautiful and revealing write this is.
I think each one of us deals with feelings of depression in different ways.
Some rely on God ~ some on music. Others search for a new special person ~ or seek out one of the old ones from their past.
It matters not how we choose to fight this terrible illness; but only that we DO choose to fight it and not succomb to its destruction.
Thank you for bringing this matter to light in such a positive manner.
Great poem I once wrote a poem about the same subject about pills we live in a pill filled Society I take a pill to eat and take a pill to sleep I take a pill to make me happy I however has found Jesus and Christian music which helps me with my mood and I also take a mood enhancer pill depression is a curse I fight for my life everyday thanks for sharing
hongdamLondon, Greater London, England UKMar 18, 2016
Thank you very much Socrates44 - I really enjoyed reading this!
I like the Marilyn Manson interview on Bowling For Columbine where he says that we are being pumped full of fear. Keep everyone afraid and they'll consume. He also says that he would listen and that's what no one did. Talking to a friend is definitely a good way to ease depression.
socrates44OPSan Fernando, Trinidad and TobagoApr 23, 2016
Pink
I am sorry you lost your sister. I know it's tough but it is important to deal with the pain that you experienced at losing her. I am sure she wants to see you happy.
Being a victim of depression myself for over 20 years.. you were right on your words..
I shall draw my strength from the divine source In whose awareness I do not feel lost I know I shall overcome finally And once again my spirit shall be free
Comments (31)
Kathy
I think each one of us deals with feelings of depression in different ways.
Some rely on God ~ some on music. Others search for a new special person ~ or seek out one of the old ones from their past.
It matters not how we choose to fight this terrible illness; but only that we DO choose to fight it and not succomb to its destruction.
Thank you for bringing this matter to light in such a positive manner.
Mady
Thoroughly enjoyed
Your poem.
Thank you for your comment.
Walking can be wonderful therapy to help ease the “blues”.
I am sorry you lost your sister.
I know it's tough but it is important to deal with the pain
that you experienced at losing her.
I am sure she wants to see you happy.
Thanksfor your kind comment.
I hope it will help to encourage others to cope
with depression they may be experiencing.
Thanks for your comment.
I am happy that you draw strength from your Christian faith
to deal with the “curse” of depression, as you stated.
thank you
Thanks for your comment.
Glad you enjoyed the piece.
Dealing with depression can be very difficult.
Thank you for your comment.
I agree with you that talking to a trusted friend may help to ease depression.
Have a nice day!
I view you as a kind-hearted person based on your love for animals, and your inspirational poetry which places you high on my poetry list.
Thanks for your kind comment
Fri Apr 22, 2016 12:40 AM
Glad you enjoyed the piece.
Nice to hear from you.
Hope all is well.
Thanks for your kind words.
Thank you for your comment.
Thanks for your comment.
Depression can also give a feeling of hopelessness
in some cases.
I am glad you like the piece.
Thanks for your kind comment.
I shall draw my strength from the divine source
In whose awareness I do not feel lost
I know I shall overcome finally
And once again my spirit shall be free
But keep the spirit fighting to be free
Only God can help
All the best to you.