Depression
As though there existed some thin gossamer veil
Drifting down from an unheavenly trail
First just a twinge ,a touch or a feel
A feeling of loneliness one cannot conceal
Leaving one melancholy, broken and frail
Piercing ones heart like an old rusty nail
Senses of unhappiness dost hang like a cloud
Chokes out this victim in depressing dark shroud
Sadness and angst attack easy prey
All signs of joy slowly slipping away
Beauty and happiness also recede
As depression takes hold begins to impede
All hope seems now to be fading away
Soon thought turn to acts sane people ne’re stray
Thoughts of escape, of end of release
Pondering how to make the pain cease
Oh why does this fog devour my soul
Why does this aching take such a toll
Affliction still lingers well after my prayers
Pain like strangers heart-piercing stares
Pure agony paralyzes my very soul
Then near paroxysm out of control
IS THERE NO FORESEEABLE END?
… alas as I plead my pain doth descend
*Dedicated to all who suffer
Copyright © Jeff Eklund | Year Posted 2012
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