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Depression

My journey pulls me upward Out of places of despair The darkness lies in wait Round the corner it is near When lifes’ sorrows get too many And pile upon my back The darkness will again return And poise for its attack And when it called those I loved It was ruthless in its game It took the breath from everyone And called them out by name: Paul, Jay, James, Ralph R.I.P. 8-31-14 for confessionalism contest

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Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/9/2014 7:21:00 AM

this is a stirring read so well done,, sweet congrats!

Faye Gibson

Date: 9/7/2014 1:24:00 PM

Good writing, Christine. Congratulations.

John Lawless

Date: 9/7/2014 11:42:00 AM

As always the cold stab of sadness leaves us at a loss for words and understanding.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 9/7/2014 5:36:00 AM

Thought provoking deep write Christine! Congrats on big win!

Christine Costello
Date: 9/7/2014 10:23:00 AM

Thank you for your comments and congrats. :-) Christine

Jan Allison

Date: 9/6/2014 6:29:00 PM

very deep write Christine many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xxx

Christine Costello
Date: 9/6/2014 7:34:00 PM

Thanks Jan. :-) Christine

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/6/2014 6:18:00 PM

I came back to congratulate you on your win.

Christine Costello
Date: 9/6/2014 7:34:00 PM

Thanks Maurice. :-) Christine

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 9/6/2014 5:37:00 PM

this one rounded off my winners' list nicely; it's succinct but very effective, I thought, quite a unique little piece; anyone who has lost a loved one would relate to this - congrats on your win in my contest

Christine Costello
Date: 9/6/2014 6:14:00 PM

Charlotte- I was at a loss for words so it was short-thank you for your comments and the win. :-) Christine

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/3/2014 12:21:00 PM

you have to take care of you. there is some great medication that can cure depression and or addiction. that having been said your writing is excellent. it would be a shame to waste your talent.

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 9/3/2014 12:47:00 PM

That is good news. I do definitely think you are a very talented poet.

Christine Costello
Date: 9/3/2014 12:28:00 PM

Maurice- thank you for saying my writing is excellent. That means the world to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm emotionally ok- don't worry- I just have the knack to tap into the morbid experiences of my life :-) Christine

William Duffy

Date: 9/1/2014 11:25:00 AM

I enjoyed this a lot! Unfortunately I too have lost people close to me. Thank you for your nice comment on 'no more pain' Will

Christine Costello
Date: 9/3/2014 12:25:00 PM

William-thank you for commenting on my poem. Much appreciated. :-)Christine