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Depression Sings

I will not be constrained within the arms of depression So I push myself away from her Rise from the bed Wipe the smell of her from my limbs I do not look back lest I be turned to stone She lays on the bed with her Medusa smile Singing her siren's song "Come to me, let me pleasure you feel my softness dive into my darkness." My mind Pauses Craves I'm drawn to her whisper Longing to suckle at the breasts of her iniquity Too wrap myself in pleasuristic pain seeking solace comfort I cry to the heavens deliver me from my demon Do not allow her to devour me Help me to crave a new light I emerge renewed cleansed revitalized Seeing beyond the lesser me left in a state of thanks on bended knee Light floods The shadows flee I have escaped She didn't win I was meant to be free The other self was never me

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Wendy Meyer

Date: 12/27/2013 10:39:00 AM

Deep. Sparks my imagination. You're a gifted poet, my friend.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/27/2013 11:21:00 AM

You are making me blush Wendy, thanks.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/15/2013 5:35:00 PM

A pleasurable read. Happy Holidays Light & Love

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/27/2013 11:20:00 AM

Thanks Debbie.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 12/12/2013 9:34:00 AM

I think this is the first personification of depression I have seen. Brilliant writing.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/13/2013 7:32:00 AM

Thanks Monterey.

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 12/12/2013 8:49:00 AM

You've described depression very creatively and effectively. I greatly enjoyed reading this! Always, Laura

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/13/2013 7:36:00 AM

Thanks Laura, I'm off to read some of your work.

Just That Archaic Poet

Date: 12/11/2013 8:06:00 AM

I also struggle with depression, so this one hit home for me and is one to which I greatly related. I'm glad to read the footnote to see you are not in a bad place; I was momentarily worried. But you've penned a universal piece to which most of us can identify; kudos, Richard :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 12/11/2013 12:42:00 AM

Depression brings only darkness and pain and invites many to dive into her whem was is feeling fragile or alone..Yes anyone should fight her..by thinking of all things in a positive way.If We keep in mind that We are blessed and loved If We search for a friend in time when solitude mingles in our heart.Depression looses snd We win.I have my dad who suffers from depressiion and we suffer indirectly cause of thst..so i try to be positive so i never wear hus shioes..but be d opposite.Touching piece

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/11/2013 5:45:00 AM

Very true Charmaine, I find for myself that if I focus on others instead of myself I can pull myself away from depression.

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 12/11/2013 12:43:00 AM

When one is feeling..sorry for typo..and your poem speaks volumes

Eileen Manassian

Date: 12/10/2013 9:12:00 AM

WHAT AN AWESOME POEM! Oh.....if only I could be as strong. Depression often has me down for the count and the whole world turns black. I'm slowly trying to fight back. Thanks, Richard, for highlighting this in such a creative way. Much better than my poem in which I'm about to give up before the break of dawn.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/10/2013 9:14:00 AM

Thanks Eileen, you are strong, don't ever give up.

Poet Tacito

Date: 12/10/2013 8:51:00 AM

Indeed! Don't let the idle mind take over. This was strongly declared. Well done!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/10/2013 9:15:00 AM

Thanks again Drake.

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 12/9/2013 10:14:00 PM

Many take their own lives when depression claims them, your poem could be a prelude to my poem on suicide...eerie! Powerful well written write Rick. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/10/2013 7:21:00 AM

I will check out your poem. Hugs back.