Depression

shadowed monsters lurk gripping hold in darkness of my conscious waxing and waning anguish again and again I cannot understand crack of the whip lashes a merciless fever it dances round laughing roars foul shrills of lies cold, convulsing under waves of doom groveling in wrenching tears before its master blind by the salty sea breaking, eroding, marring unveiling every inch of my frame its holocaust of fire yells in loud outburst I’m dying inside I don’t need anyone I don’t want to feel anymore my arms are wide angels unfold your wings and help me on my way 2/27/2018

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Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 2/28/2018 7:55:00 PM

A great profound depiction of depression Eve!~Che :)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/27/2018 10:01:00 PM

Vivid imagery--well-done, Eve! Janice

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/27/2018 1:18:00 PM

- Yes, depression is like a monster Eve - Love the end :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/27/2018 1:12:00 PM

I think most of us who are empathic and creative fall into the grip of depression. You have made this feel real. I hope this is not a current state and if it is my prayers flow in your direction.

Eve Roper
Date: 2/27/2018 3:48:00 PM

Thank you, Richard,, no it is not a current state , but in my younger years have been there.. and it's a frightening place to be, a place that wants to rip your soul away..

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/27/2018 11:39:00 AM

A very powerful poem Eve. You did so well with describing this :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/27/2018 9:02:00 AM

So much emotion...that is what boils about,with the need to breathe the calm. Well done, Eve!

Lu Loo

Date: 2/27/2018 9:02:00 AM

wow! so profound sweet lady, should do well in the contest, good luck :)-luloo

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/27/2018 8:55:00 AM

This was difficult to read... as should most poems about depression. Well done, Eve.

Silent One

Date: 2/27/2018 5:06:00 AM

You described the emotions so well, this is deep and dark and a great entry for the contest..

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/27/2018 2:15:00 AM

Great imagery Eve, that horrible feeling it sometimes brings of desperation and loneliness'. Good luck in the contest. Tom