Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Poet Free verse

It's Nothing

It's nothing

Nothing more than a slump
Or a low
A mere depression
So I am told

But it's deeper than that
It's more of a chasm

So dark you can't see your hand in front of your face
Feeling to see if you have a face
Feeling faceless
Feeling handless
You can't pull yourself out of this

It's more of an abyss
It is feelingless
It is emptiness


It is nothingness

The word depression
Does not do it justice




18.02.26

Composed for Lewis Raynes'
Depression - Poetry Contest

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Jeff Connelly April 4, 2019 at 12:59 PM This is so very true Maureen. I'm manic/depressive. How are you? Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 4, 2019 at 1:53 PM I'm Seasonally Affected, PTSD and ADD with Anxiety linked to Post-Concussion Syndrome and as happy as (fill in your expletive) it's spring. x

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri August 13, 2018 at 12:58 PM Ah wow congrats on your win, clever descriptions of depression which is so common nowadays but not everyone can depict it in words so awesomely as you have done. Kudos. Take care n let the poetic talent and God help all those suffering. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 13, 2018 at 1:06 PM Thank you and bless you, xomo

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton March 25, 2018 at 9:11 PM Let's get real here, it ain't nothing. It's a BITCH. Belated congrats on your win. A "Win" is a kick in the guts to that black dog barking bitch...whether she is barking in your yard or not. OXO LovejoyBee. Nothin' a bit of NIN won't fix Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 26, 2018 at 8:36 PM No, it certainly isn't nothing. I was down in it, but soon I'll be above it ;) thank you! xomo!

Michael Vacek March 21, 2018 at 12:18 PM A favorite... -_- Depression _ _ DEPRESSION Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 22, 2018 at 1:04 PM Thank you Michael :) xomo

Akkina Downing March 20, 2018 at 10:18 PM Congrats on you win Mo! Hugs :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 21, 2018 at 8:10 AM Thank you Akkina :) xomo!

Kai Michael Neumann March 19, 2018 at 3:22 AM That is wonderful in its sadness and in its truth. I have that ‘feeling’ quite often and it is poetry which keeps me on an even keel. Many wishes and good moods when you can... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 19, 2018 at 9:18 AM Thank you Kai. I can relate, I'm so grateful for this place reigniting my muse. Poetry has helped me hash through so much. I wish you ease of being :) xomo!

Line Gauthier March 2, 2018 at 8:50 PM Back with well deserved congrats, Maureen. Well done. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 3, 2018 at 6:44 AM Thank you so much! Blessings my friend xomo <3

James Swartz March 2, 2018 at 5:34 PM Congratulations on this winner Maureen! Now i know you can pick any topic and write a winner! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 3, 2018 at 6:41 AM Thank you James:) you're too kind <3

Arthur Vaso March 1, 2018 at 12:28 AM Congrats, more importantly I get your words! :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 1, 2018 at 6:39 AM Thank you Arthur xo

Charlie Smith February 28, 2018 at 11:05 AM Oh happy day, congratulations Maureen... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 11:06 AM Aw, thank you Charlie!! A lovely day to you! xomo :)

Gershon Wolf February 28, 2018 at 10:53 AM Wonderful first place trophy winner, Maureen...The 9th of the 10 plagues in Egypt (Biblical account) was "Darkness," for three days, but not as we know it. It was a darkness one 'experienced'--to the extent that no one could stand up, sit down, or even move: An "abyss," to quote you. Your poem is magnifico! Bravo! :) gw Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 11:05 AM The darkness absolute. Thank you my friend :) xomo!

Silent One February 28, 2018 at 9:45 AM You got first place???? You go girl!!!! I am sure that cheered you up and made you smile... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 10:00 AM No one as surprised as I. It does feel good! Cheers my friend xomo!

Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2018 at 9:41 AM I can see why this piece is honoured. I wrote a piece titled “Dark Lover” not entered in the contest, I wrote it a while ago. Congrats on having this piece selected. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 10:08 AM I can't find it :( Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 10:04 AM My "Northern Girl Blues" I've entered in a couple contests, I didn't know I would write another on depression, decidedly not wanting to dwell, I surprised myself with this one. Thank you Richard, will be looking for your "Dark Lover" next :) xomo!

Vijay Pandit February 28, 2018 at 5:48 AM Congrats Maureen on your first place win. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 8:38 AM Thank you Vijay, for your kindness always. xomo!

Roy Pett February 28, 2018 at 4:16 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win with your exceptional poem. :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 8:37 AM Thank you so much Roy, hugs! xomo :)

Tom Cunningham February 28, 2018 at 2:27 AM A perfect description Maureen.Spot on. Congratulations. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 8:36 AM Thank you Tom, for your wonderful support always. xomo

Alexis Y. February 27, 2018 at 9:40 PM WoW! Maureen, You described the word "depression" and much more. Congratulations on your top win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 8:17 AM Thank you Alexis! I went "word up" with this one, elated with how it turned out and how well it has been received. xomo!

Eve Roper February 27, 2018 at 9:01 PM Congratulations on your win! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 8:09 AM Thank you Eve! :) xomo

Gregory Richard Barden February 27, 2018 at 8:39 PM So awesome to see this at the top of the list, my Dear Mo - you are doing great things, my friend, and I am so happy for you! I owe you a "Soupie", (and have something to share), and will write soon. Congrats and blessings, Kiddo! :-) <3 Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 8:08 AM Thank you so much Greg, I hope you know how much your kind support means to me. I'll be looking for my soupie! Hugs galore xomo <3

Lewis Raynes February 27, 2018 at 7:57 PM beautiful write Maureen , its not just a word, it's bigger than that because it's a void, great take on the contest, congratulations on ur first placement. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 8:05 AM Thank you so much Lewis, for my placement and for your prompt inspiring my muse. I coming out of my seasonal depression myself I didn't think I had this in me, thank you again. xomo

Janice Canerdy February 27, 2018 at 7:53 PM Excellent, Maureen! CONGRATS!! Janice Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 7:58 AM Thank you Janice :) xomo!!

Pandita Sietesantos February 27, 2018 at 10:19 AM Too many of us use the word "depression" so casually and have no clue what it really means. This awesome piece, however, is most insightful digging into the deeper meaning of that state of mind! Well done, Maureen! Best wishes, my friend! Pandita Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 7:54 AM Thank you Pandita :) the word depression struck me as being an inadequate descriptor in the topographic sense, so I dug deeper ;) xomo!

Constance La France February 27, 2018 at 9:20 AM Maureen, yes only those who have bern to the bottom of a dark pit would fathom the darkness, well done ! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2018 at 7:49 AM Thank you Constance, thinking to petition the DSM to change wording, suffering from abyss makes more sense to me.

Silent One February 27, 2018 at 4:12 AM and many do not understand it, especially those who have never suffered from it.. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 27, 2018 at 6:45 AM Fortunately compassion does not require understanding. xomo

Tim Smith February 26, 2018 at 1:37 PM You are amazing mo...you transferred the feeling so well Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 26, 2018 at 2:12 PM TIM! Lovely to see you! Thank you my dear :) just visiting or posting? I gotta go see! xomo <3

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