Brenda Chiri Poet Rhyme

Have You

Have you ever felt pain 
way deep inside
That it touches where 
your happiness hides
Where your joy once had 
lived in peace
Making your get up and
go now cease
You stop trying to hide 
behind a fake smile
When you can't find a thing 
that's worth while
And when you try to speak 
you only cry
Not caring anymore to 
even just try
You can't bare to lift
yourself out of bed
Thoughts all whirl around 
in your head
Emotionless, no happy,
no sad, no fear
Only coherent thought is
"How'd I get here?"

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Curtis Johnson March 14, 2020 at 4:52 PM Good work, Brenda. Blessings.

John Watt March 11, 2020 at 3:02 PM Brenda, three in my family struggle with depression. I'm grateful for your honesty in these words. It's good to be reminded what goes on in the soul behind the pretend smiles and the extreme effort to just get out of bed and push through another day. Thank you ~ John

Andrea Dietrich March 1, 2020 at 4:55 PM I feel more physical pain in my life than emotional, but some days all people can feel sad and that makes this poem easy to relate to. Well done, Brenda. Brenda Chiri March 2, 2020 at 9:07 AM Andrea thank you so much!;)

John Fleming February 29, 2020 at 11:06 AM Hhmmm...? I would rather a little bit more of that renowned Brenda Chiri grit for me please. You truly are a poetess of polar extremes...you know of course which of your moods I most prefer. Lots of warm thoughts for you this chilly night. :) john Brenda Chiri March 2, 2020 at 9:05 AM Yes John I know you prefer another me that is happy!;) hugs

Edward Ibeh February 28, 2020 at 1:56 PM Heartbreaking write, Brenda:-( As someone who's suffered from clinical depression, I know what you're going through. Stay strong, my friend! There's light at the end of this dark tunnel. I'll keep you in my prayers. Brenda Chiri March 2, 2020 at 9:04 AM Edward thx for your words!;))

Sandra Adams February 26, 2020 at 7:25 PM not personally through depression...but sadness which I think everyone relates to, but I have seen others suffer this type of depressed state... hugs and blessings... Brenda Chiri March 2, 2020 at 9:03 AM Thx so much sandy I appreciate your comment!;)

Jan Allison February 26, 2020 at 1:21 PM Your poem is hard hitting Brenda it must be so difficult for people who suffer in such a way. I've never suffered with depression but trust me I've pasted on a smile at many a time in my life, I think most folk would do the same:-)hugs Jan xx Brenda Chiri March 2, 2020 at 9:01 AM Thx Jan depression can be a b**** but I'm working thru it! Thx for the read and comment!;)