Alone and Depressed

I act like I am deaf, because I do not want to help.
This is not like me but today I am stuck in some kelp.
I am deep in the sea of my own painful thoughts all my own.
I am not good company, and I truly hanker to be left all alone.

I act like I do not know they could use me today.
They are going to have to recruit others, I do not care how far away.
I usually do more than my share, but today is not one of those days.
I rarely get acknowledgement or any kind of appreciation praise.

So here I sit, way down low in the dark deep depths of the sea.
Nursing my sore feelings, alone and depressed as I can be.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Deo Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 8:41 AM
Shalom shalom dear sister Caren. I feel a bit better when I write here in PS, but especially after fave commentators stop by ( like prayERS). Peace, Perspective, Love
Krutsinger Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 10:33 AM
Thank you - this is totally not me but I am glad you bought it.
Hawkins Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 6:24 AM
Oh dear I'm so sorry you are feeling so depressed, Caren. A word of praise can make a difficult job easier to cope with. I feel the past events of the week have been hard to comprehend and makes us wary of everyone giving us bad feelings that are not normal for us. especially when you work with children every day. Take time out if you can. Look after yourself. Take are, Shirley
Krutsinger Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 10:33 AM
Not me actually
Sands Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 2:54 PM
I hope you feel better soon Caren. There is too much going on for sure! Keep writing. You have friends here at poetry soup too :)
Krutsinger Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 10:33 AM
I am good
Bauer Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 1:24 PM
i hope you're feeling better, caren! i think everyone can relate to this feeling. you've described it so well...
Hankins Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 11:37 AM
(chuckling)
Krutsinger Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 10:34 AM
I should have never posted this one here - too many empaths.
Rose  Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 11:24 AM
oh Caren I so understand this feeling, some days its just how I feel. When we are spent its ok to take time out to regenerate our souls and bodies, much love, Vie
Krutsinger Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 10:34 AM
I have felt this way but not lately
Leffanta Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 11:03 AM
So many people seem to revel in misery . . . .could it be something they ate? Aloha!
Krutsinger Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 10:34 AM
Might be
Hankins Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 11:02 AM
I can sympathize, Caren. I have had a down two days, too. What happened in Uvalde has had a devastating effect on anyone (including us) who works or has worked with children. It has brought on a pervasive pall. I know I must snap out of it, but I can't say just when.
Krutsinger Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 10:35 AM
It is sad for sure but it did not affect me - I compartmentalize myself, concentrating on all the goodness in the world
Mcconnell Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 10:53 AM
Nice penning Caren, really bringing out the depths of depression. Shows lovely rhyme and flow too. Blessings,Gordon
Krutsinger Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 10:35 AM
Thank you Gordon. I appreciate it
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