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Depression

A. W. Nutter Sympathetic voices Whispering in the ear Angels in remorse Shedding their tears Droplets of water A mocking serenade The darkened chamber They chose to invade Alone in the darkness Depression transcends Engulfed by wickedness Prayers quickly end Pleading for death Ignored by the Trinity In a reprobates path On the edge of insanity Consumed with fear Overwhelmed with pain Salvation for beggars In hell I’ll remain

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Debbie Guzzi

Date: 7/18/2012 5:54:00 PM

Hi Anthony long time no talk. I have bouts of depression too so I definity hear you. This is a good entry for my current contest on Dark. Congrad's on winning through round one. Light & Love

James Marshall Goff

Date: 7/18/2012 8:53:00 AM

good work AW! YOU BRING A MUCH NEEDED VOICE TO THOSE MOST VULNERABLE THANKS! and congrats on your first round advancement! jimbo

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/18/2012 8:30:00 AM

Congratulations on your poem making it through round one of the PoetrySoup International Poetry Contest. I wish you the best in the finals Anthony. Love, Carol

Summer Uchacz

Date: 10/21/2011 8:00:00 PM

Touching! you described it very well. and no one will ever remain in hell. Keep writing :)

Jenny Emelander

Date: 7/13/2011 4:59:00 PM

so deep it touches the core! ~such an accurate description of this so very misunderstood illness.- thanks for reading and commenting!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/11/2011 11:17:00 AM

such depth.. your poetic soul is fathomless, anthony... we rise after hitting rock bottom! :) huggs, nette

Wilma Neels

Date: 6/11/2011 4:25:00 AM

Wow, you went deep with this write on depression Anthony.. hopefully the hell is now something of the past.. Thank you for your warm comment on my write :-)

Emma Mantle

Date: 6/11/2011 4:23:00 AM

Enjoyed this write. From someone that's gone through this and thankfully come out the other side, i have to say this is a very insightful piece. It is an illness that is unfortunately still little understood, which just adds to the 'alone' feeling and hell you so aptly described. Thank you for writing this piece, and many thanks for stopping by my work it's much appreciated. Best wishes Em :)

Carole Cookie Arnold

Date: 6/10/2011 3:34:00 AM

Hi Anthony A vivid and real time description of the effects of depression. It is the cancer of the spirit and will take one lower and lower into dispair. If one can look back to the pivotal point where it all began and see the simplicity of beginnings and how chaos builds upon it, recovery moves quickly. Unfortunately the last stanza above is where the majority agrees by never trying to rise above it but instead giving in and accepting its devastation. Phenomenal read Love Cookie

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/6/2011 9:29:00 AM

Wow you sure voiced out depression quite well here, Anthony-- I sure do hope this is not based on what you are feeling though-- excellent write, Anthony....hmm just a second thought, maybe some chocolate would help to provide endorphins :)

Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 6/8/2011 9:02:00 AM

I am happy for you that all is well-- I have had someone also undergo depression and it is indeed a very worrying time for everyone, one can only hope that it ends... smiles to you, Anthony...:D

Anthony Nutter
Date: 6/6/2011 2:05:00 PM

Chocolate might help. I actually wrote this poem after watching a family member wrestle through severe depression. All is well now, thank goodness.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/4/2011 4:42:00 PM

Depression makes one feel that it is hopeless and deep in the pit..Enjoyed your thoughts about the illness..Sara

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/4/2011 3:52:00 AM

darkly beautiful, anthony! a searing, deep write! i like..:) huggs, nette

Anthony Nutter
Date: 6/6/2011 2:04:00 PM

Thank you so much glad you liked the poem.

Don Johnson

Date: 6/3/2011 3:42:00 AM

Uster to cross a story bridge , watch the water underneath, Jesus it might hurt a bit if i jumped rigey didge... women trubble hey... on ya mate Don

Anthony Nutter
Date: 6/6/2011 2:04:00 PM

Thanks for commenting, still trying to decipher exactly what you are saying.