'i'M a Soldier'

I'm a soldier, a warrior, samurai, viking

I look up to the heavens and I can summon lightning

Me against my illness, I simply cannot fail

If i call myself a leader then I cannot get derailed

Haters talk the talk but they can't walk in our shoes

Ill mental health is something that we did not choose

I admire my peers who decide to fight back

Fighting is the answer, it gets you back on track

Depression is awful it causes us to blink

It corrupts our mind and dictates the way we think

When you listen to my words I want you to be inspired

Self belief and hard work are the two things that are required

My words inspire they also motivate

I hope that I'm the reason for your sound mental state

To me Depression is like cancer of the mind

Mentally when we suffer, we find that we can fall behind

Recovery is glorious

Depression is notorious

In the end well be victorious

I have one piece of advice to give you

Fight for your life and your inner strength will help you through
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