Joanne Liaw Poet Rhyme

Depression

I’m living, but I do not feel alive
I’m breathing, but I can barely survive
I’m hoping, and yet all hope escapes me
Nothing lifts the fog of despondency

There are times I cry uncontrollably
Waves of sadness and grief rush over me
Other times I just feel numb and empty
My emotions are dulled by apathy

My life goes on, in a state of stupor
‘Why should I go on living?’ I wonder
‘You have hope in Christ,’ the Bible tells me
Then hope I shall, though no hope I see

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Joanna Daniel June 29, 2016 at 3:45 AM Hope you are better now, Joanne:) Joanne Liaw June 29, 2016 at 3:55 AM Hi Jo, Thanks a lot for your concern. This period of depression has been immensely difficult for me. But I truly thank God for church friends who have been constantly supporting me and reminding me of Christ's love.

Joanna Daniel June 20, 2016 at 4:36 AM Continue to have that great hope in Christ, dear Joanne:) I'm sure that this too shall pass:)

Unknown Person June 9, 2016 at 5:51 AM Well written..... Joanne Liaw June 9, 2016 at 5:53 AM Thanks a lot for your feedback on this. Appreciate it. Joanne Liaw June 9, 2016 at 5:51 AM Thanks a lot for your encouraging feedback. No it's not fictional, which is why I am seeing my counsellor tomorrow.

Probir Gupta June 9, 2016 at 4:48 AM Successful in turning the experiences in a good poem... if it is fictional, it is a a pleasure to read... if personal, good cognitive counselling will cure... Joanne Liaw June 9, 2016 at 5:53 AM Thanks a lot for your encouraging feedback. No it's not fictional, which is why I am seeing my counsellor tomorrow.