Depression

Doubt and despair

Enveloped in sadness

Plus a large dose of hopelessness

Reaching into your inner core

Eroding your heart and soul

Senseless thoughts, yet unyielding

Sorrow reigns free

Isolation is desired, yet it

Only serves to deepen the hold

Never letting you escape its unrelenting grip
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Agustin Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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March 24, 2016 at 8:22 PM
this is deep, Susan banks. LINDA
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July 28, 2015 at 10:27 PM
Susan, I enjoyed reading your poem today. Take Care. **SKAT**
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