Edward Ibeh Poet Personification

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Depression

I suppose 
you've been wondering 
Why your eyes don't smile anymore.
Why your once radiant optimism
has drowned in concrete mud.
Why the future, even tomorrow,
suddenly tastes so bitter 
on your palate.
Why the rainbow is frowning 
at you; all the colors,
besmirched.
Why your view of the horizon
and your mind has been shrouded
by a thick, blinding miasma.
Why the howl of the wind
leaves your skin
ice-cold,
frozen stiff,
even though winter has since
flown away with snow buntings.
Why your sunny days 
have been superimposed
by the blackest umbra of twilight.
Why the sun seems so distant 
that its rays no longer touch your face.
It's because...
I've stolen every scintilla
of your joy and happiness
I've trampled on 
your spirit and high hopes.
Who am I?
I'm the enemy without mercy
I'm the cackling demon
gleefully clipping off 
the brittle wings of hope 
you're clutching onto.

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Christuraj Alex March 11, 2022 at 9:00 PM Great work on depression a psychological evil today. Very beautifully written. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh March 17, 2022 at 11:26 AM Thank you so much, Christuraj:-)

Marilene Evans October 29, 2020 at 9:36 PM This is just so true.... Great writing on this social problem. So many are affected with this disease. Edward Ibeh October 30, 2020 at 4:22 AM Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, Marilene:-) With help, most people make a complete recovery fortunately

Gregory Richard Barden May 5, 2020 at 10:53 PM Happy Cinco de Mayo and sincere congratulations for your win in Brian's contest, Sir Edward - keep up the great work! I hope you are staying safe and sound, My Friend - blessings! :o) Edward Ibeh May 6, 2020 at 12:35 PM Happy belated Cinco de Mayo to you, Greg:-) Thanks for dropping by! Stay safe and sound, too, my poet brother!

L. J. Carber May 5, 2020 at 1:18 PM Edward, you've caught well the essence of that demon, depression-- it almost did me in a 1/2 century ago-- by the grace of God I was spared, and since then seek always to walk in the Light-- the only real antidote it seems. Edward Ibeh May 5, 2020 at 4:58 PM So glad you're still here, dear poet. What a blessing we're both walking in the light! This monster can be defeated, if you seek help. Thanks for dropping by, L.J.:-) Stay safe out there, friend!

Beautiful Scars May 4, 2020 at 11:09 AM so true dear Edward. Seems like my whole family suffers from this disease, including myself and even my sweet daughter, only 14. This is scary especially during such an uproar. I hope this is fictional dear friend. You expressed the disease well. Thanks for sharing. Stay healthy and happy dear man :) Edward Ibeh May 4, 2020 at 12:10 PM Luloo!:-) It's so nice to see you back here again, and pleasantly surprised to see your comments! Welcome back, my dear friend. I'm sorry you and your family are battling depression:-( I can relate having suffered from depression more than a decade ago. Remember, there's always light at the end of the tunnel! You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay safe out there in Michigan, friend! xoxo