Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Depression Sings

I will not be constrained within the arms of depression
So I push myself away from her
Rise from the bed
Wipe the smell of her from my limbs

I do not look back
lest I be turned to stone 
She lays on the bed with her Medusa smile
Singing her siren's song
"Come to me, let me pleasure you 
feel my softness
dive into my darkness."

My mind 
Pauses
Craves
I'm drawn to her whisper
Longing to suckle at the breasts of her iniquity
Too wrap myself in pleasuristic pain
seeking solace 
comfort
I cry to the heavens
deliver me from my demon
Do not allow her to devour me
Help me to crave a new light

I emerge renewed
cleansed
revitalized
Seeing beyond the lesser me
left in a state of thanks on bended knee
Light floods 
The shadows flee
I have escaped
She didn't win 
I was meant to be free

The other self was never me

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Wendy Meyer December 27, 2013 at 10:39 AM Deep. Sparks my imagination. You're a gifted poet, my friend. Richard Lamoureux December 27, 2013 at 11:21 AM You are making me blush Wendy, thanks.

Debbie Guzzi December 15, 2013 at 5:35 PM A pleasurable read. Happy Holidays Light & Love Richard Lamoureux December 27, 2013 at 11:20 AM Thanks Debbie.

Monterey Sirak December 12, 2013 at 9:34 AM I think this is the first personification of depression I have seen. Brilliant writing. Richard Lamoureux December 13, 2013 at 7:32 AM Thanks Monterey.

Laura Breidenthal December 12, 2013 at 8:49 AM You've described depression very creatively and effectively. I greatly enjoyed reading this! Always, Laura Richard Lamoureux December 13, 2013 at 7:36 AM Thanks Laura, I'm off to read some of your work.

Just That Archaic Poet December 11, 2013 at 8:06 AM I also struggle with depression, so this one hit home for me and is one to which I greatly related. I'm glad to read the footnote to see you are not in a bad place; I was momentarily worried. But you've penned a universal piece to which most of us can identify; kudos, Richard :)

Charmaine Chircop December 11, 2013 at 12:42 AM Depression brings only darkness and pain and invites many to dive into her whem was is feeling fragile or alone..Yes anyone should fight her..by thinking of all things in a positive way.If We keep in mind that We are blessed and loved If We search for a friend in time when solitude mingles in our heart.Depression looses snd We win.I have my dad who suffers from depressiion and we suffer indirectly cause of thst..so i try to be positive so i never wear hus shioes..but be d opposite.Touching piece Richard Lamoureux December 11, 2013 at 5:45 AM Very true Charmaine, I find for myself that if I focus on others instead of myself I can pull myself away from depression. Charmaine Chircop December 11, 2013 at 12:43 AM When one is feeling..sorry for typo..and your poem speaks volumes

Eileen Manassian December 10, 2013 at 9:12 AM WHAT AN AWESOME POEM! Oh.....if only I could be as strong. Depression often has me down for the count and the whole world turns black. I'm slowly trying to fight back. Thanks, Richard, for highlighting this in such a creative way. Much better than my poem in which I'm about to give up before the break of dawn. Richard Lamoureux December 10, 2013 at 9:14 AM Thanks Eileen, you are strong, don't ever give up.

Poet Tacito December 10, 2013 at 8:51 AM Indeed! Don't let the idle mind take over. This was strongly declared. Well done! Richard Lamoureux December 10, 2013 at 9:15 AM Thanks again Drake.

Cecilia Macfarlane December 9, 2013 at 10:14 PM Many take their own lives when depression claims them, your poem could be a prelude to my poem on suicide...eerie! Powerful well written write Rick. Hugs Richard Lamoureux December 10, 2013 at 7:21 AM I will check out your poem. Hugs back.