Black Dog

I can't remember a time without you. You've always been here, following one step behind. I've always known where our path would go. It's time for you to lead, old friend. I will follow.

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Jeff King

Date: 4/24/2014 10:22:00 PM

This poem is about depression and suicide. "Black Dog" was Winston Churchill's euphemism for depression.

Skat A

Date: 4/22/2014 1:58:00 PM

Jeff, , Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will find much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your poetry. At this very moment, I will greet you with the same smile, other poets passed when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your writings. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* SKAT

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/22/2014 2:39:00 AM

- Warm welcome to PoetrySoup, Jeff:) - I choose your first moving written poem - Always your best friend - Nice to meet you :) - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/21/2014 6:16:00 PM

Hi Jeff, I like the trust you have in your old friend... , A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following and reading your poems. ~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend ~ LINDA ~