Christine Costello Poet Rhyme

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

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Nette Onclaud September 9, 2014 at 7:21 AM this is a stirring read so well done,, sweet congrats!

Faye Gibson September 7, 2014 at 1:24 PM Good writing, Christine. Congratulations.

John Lawless September 7, 2014 at 11:42 AM As always the cold stab of sadness leaves us at a loss for words and understanding.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 7, 2014 at 5:36 AM Thought provoking deep write Christine! Congrats on big win! Christine Costello September 7, 2014 at 10:23 AM Thank you for your comments and congrats. :-) Christine

Jan Allison September 6, 2014 at 6:29 PM very deep write Christine many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xxx Christine Costello September 6, 2014 at 7:34 PM Thanks Jan. :-) Christine

Maurice Yvonne September 6, 2014 at 6:18 PM I came back to congratulate you on your win. Christine Costello September 6, 2014 at 7:34 PM Thanks Maurice. :-) Christine

Charlotte Puddifoot September 6, 2014 at 5:37 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 Christine Costello September 6, 2014 at 6:14 PM Charlotte- I was at a loss for words so it was short-thank you for your comments and the win. :-) Christine

Maurice Yvonne September 3, 2014 at 12:21 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. Maurice Yvonne September 3, 2014 at 12:47 PM That is good news. I do definitely think you are a very talented poet. Christine Costello September 3, 2014 at 12:28 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 September 1, 2014 at 11:25 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 Christine Costello September 3, 2014 at 12:25 PM William-thank you for commenting on my poem. Much appreciated. :-)Christine