Depression

She lingers waiting for me to make a mistake.
I feel her, sneering at me, ready to pounce.
Unsure how she originated, but I keep her masked.

Cover her up with a brilliant smile,
Being Robin William funny, so no one knows
Except me….

She goads me with pokes and prods
Trying to get me morose and sad.
I am aware of her power

I dare not give in to her.
She can take me down harder than a Mack Truck
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 4/17/2021 6:07:00 PM
powerful!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/18/2021 4:34:00 PM
Thank you Jehiel. At least I am aware.
Date: 4/16/2021 11:54:00 AM
Yep, we all need to watch out for this b----! She will show up when least expected, too.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/17/2021 1:07:00 PM
She is horrible; I am one who knows.
Date: 4/16/2021 10:44:00 AM
Hello Caren, donot give in to depression. Sometimes it could last for weeks ot longer. HUGS Darlene
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/18/2021 11:24:00 AM
Hello Ca\ren, when o I get depressed I listen to my favourite music until i feel better. Classical music makes me feel better. it lifts the bad mood away for me. I try to be positive in my thoughts. Hugs Darlene
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/17/2021 1:07:00 PM
It can last a long time for sure.
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