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Life With Depression

Life with Depression Life can be confusing Sometimes good, never amusing it can turn you upside down but never let it keep you down Sometimes life is but a test as God won't put too much on your chest sometimes fail, other times the best and for that I am truly blessed This is not another depression I awoke today without any aggression with that I would like to make a confession I am in possession, not manic depression Woke this morning out of the fog no dark clouds, none of the smog the weight atop me has lifted back to normal but I feel gifted Yes I have depression but class is now in session I am happier than a clam or Babe Ruth after a grand slam I refuse to let it control me thats why I'm happier than one can be no way it ever takes me over as I'm lucky as a four leaf clover So today is a new start, as they all are but with new advice, I'm off to my car time to go get me a new recorder for once put them thoughts in order One last thing, I'm not "nuts" but often do get stuck in ruts but just cause it has a crazy name doesn't mean I am the same

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/9/2019 5:44:00 PM

Hello James Lutz, So nice to meet you. I sometimes get depressed. I play classical music to make me feel better. This works for me. My depression does not last too long. I do not have anxiety. I have a high aids hernias. Bothers me every day. Have a nice evening my friend.

Edmund Strempfl

Date: 9/3/2019 6:38:00 PM

I too have been diagnosed with major depression and anxiety shakes such that can't even make a coffee or tea as ends up on the floor. Very well written poem that enjoyed and related to.

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/15/2019 5:51:00 AM

My dear friend, I myself have knowledge of that which your very fine poem and personal note speaks. Depression and its constant sadness clouds are indeed such awful monsters to have to deal with. Your heartfelt verses and the expression of the upside highs is dead on the mark. A fav, a true gem of light...

Constance La France

Date: 8/7/2019 12:28:00 PM

Jim, excellent writing, you have a gift and thank you for sharing your depression with us, you are not alone, I have known deep depression also with each new death, I am left weeping uncontrollable, but writing poetry, writing my feelings has always helped me, so keep writing, I understand poet ~