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Depression

My journey pulls me upward
Out of places of despair
The darkness lies in wait
Round the corner it is near
When lifes’ sorrows get too many
And pile upon my back
The darkness will again return
And poise for its attack
And when it called those I loved
It was ruthless in its game
It took the breath from everyone
And called them out by name:
Paul, Jay, James, Ralph
R.I.P.

8-31-14 for confessionalism contest

Copyright © Christine Costello | Year Posted 2014

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Nette Onclaud Date: 9/9/2014 7:21:00 AM this is a stirring read so well done,, sweet congrats! Login to Reply

Faye Gibson Date: 9/7/2014 1:24:00 PM Good writing, Christine. Congratulations. Login to Reply

John Lawless Date: 9/7/2014 11:42:00 AM As always the cold stab of sadness leaves us at a loss for words and understanding. Login to Reply

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 9/7/2014 5:36:00 AM Thought provoking deep write Christine! Congrats on big win! Login to Reply Christine Costello Date: 9/7/2014 10:23:00 AM Thank you for your comments and congrats. :-) Christine

Jan Allison Date: 9/6/2014 6:29:00 PM very deep write Christine many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xxx Login to Reply Christine Costello Date: 9/6/2014 7:34:00 PM Thanks Jan. :-) Christine

Maurice Yvonne Date: 9/6/2014 6:18:00 PM I came back to congratulate you on your win. Login to Reply Christine Costello Date: 9/6/2014 7:34:00 PM Thanks Maurice. :-) Christine

Charlotte Puddifoot Date: 9/6/2014 5:37:00 PM this one rounded off my winners' list nicely; it's succinct but very effective, I thought, quite a unique little piece; anyone who has lost a loved one would relate to this - congrats on your win in my contest Login to Reply Christine Costello Date: 9/6/2014 6:14:00 PM Charlotte- I was at a loss for words so it was short-thank you for your comments and the win. :-) Christine

Maurice Yvonne Date: 9/3/2014 12:21:00 PM you have to take care of you. there is some great medication that can cure depression and or addiction. that having been said your writing is excellent. it would be a shame to waste your talent. Login to Reply Maurice Yvonne Date: 9/3/2014 12:47:00 PM That is good news. I do definitely think you are a very talented poet. Christine Costello Date: 9/3/2014 12:28:00 PM Maurice- thank you for saying my writing is excellent. That means the world to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm emotionally ok- don't worry- I just have the knack to tap into the morbid experiences of my life :-) Christine

William Duffy Date: 9/1/2014 11:25:00 AM I enjoyed this a lot! Unfortunately I too have lost people close to me. Thank you for your nice comment on 'no more pain' Will Login to Reply Christine Costello Date: 9/3/2014 12:25:00 PM William-thank you for commenting on my poem. Much appreciated. :-)Christine