Mathew Sturgeon Poet Rhyme

Darkness Of Life

Every morning I wake up,
Depression blanketing me.
It feels like I'm unable
To get away or be free.

I don't know if I can
Keep doing this anymore.
Every day seems to become
Even more of a chore.

I don't know how to get better.
I can't escape this dark place.
I can no longer keep
This fake smile on my face.

Life keeps getting worse
More and more each day.
I have no clue how to
Stop it or make it go away.

Every day this darkness
Finds its way inside of me,
Constantly tormenting me.
Why won't it let me be?

I don't have the strength
To pick myself up off the floor,
And I don't think I want
To save myself anymore.

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Dexter Greener July 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM Brilliantly done, you cast the truth that others cannot speak of, and yet, you write such truth might ignite hope. Keep on going, for life is full of love, brother. Your poetry style can capture the essence of life.

Brian K. Bilverstone July 17, 2025 at 1:13 AM Take each day as it comes. Put the bad days down to experience. Revel in the good times. That's what keeps me going.

Pivotal Poetry July 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM A very relatable poem, the weight seems unbearable most days, but you just got to keep going, keep penning those lines. A powerful piece, well done.

Ian Jay Plaza July 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM I feel this way every day. I hope someday we lift ourselves, or someone lifts us. I pray we have a great day despite these things weighing us down.

Darlene De Beaulieu July 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM Hello Mathew Sturgeon, i just read this poem and to me it sounds like you are depressed. When i get that way, I listen to calming music. I read up lifting quotes. This helps to to get back to myself. It is nice to meet you. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Keyonda Aldana June 14, 2025 at 4:33 AM • Powerful • Deep • Healing • Heartbreaking • Emotional • Strengthening • Courageous • First Place • Eloquent Wordsmith • Serious Synesthesia • Perfectly Penned