Change Is Inevitable

Depression comes in many forms, including thoughts of suicide. And you start to entertain a multitude of sad and bewildering emotions that fester away in the back of your mind. Somehow your soul has lost its way, and you wander blindly amidst subconscious thoughts. And yet, suicide is not an answer. In fact; it's the direct result of a lack of answers, and is impulsive and nonretractable. A persistent deflating of one's self-worth fuels feelings that manifest as acid tears; bleaching the life out of dreams and wishes. And you seek refuge from the onslaught of life's compromises; hoping to find it within the quietus of eternal sleep. But if you give up on life, it means your demons have won. And like Shylock, death will claim its pound of flesh from those that have lost hope; and feel helpless. Wanting your misery to end, you may see no other way out. But give yourself time; if nothing else, humans are resilient and change is inevitable. (Free Verse) 10/6/2019 11/14/2022 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 20 Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Mark Toney