Mental Illness You Are Not Alone

Eminem wrote songs about struggles he’d been through 
and millions said his words got through
those millions struggled towards a new 
because they realised it was possible to do 

Before his songs they weren’t sure how to 
down and out was their only view
no belief they could start a new
feeling totally different to all of you

Lost and isolated all alone
feeling like they live on their own
in a world of alien so unknown 
conceded in a defeated zone

Until those words of a similar existence 
that made them fight for their own existence 
a light that shined on others that exist
found fight through not being alone like this 

Tell of the non-fiction in beating addiction,
teach others the lesson to beating depression 
if you overcame anxiety share it with society
knowledge is key to overcome 
and must be shared with everyone 

Knowledge saves lives
and shapes destiny 
helping others survive 
might be your destiny 
a small thing to give 
is your story

We can beat mental illness and all have a share of the glory
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Sands Avatar
April 14, 2019 at 11:32 AM
Well done Nick. An important poem :)
Cunningham Avatar
April 14, 2019 at 11:09 AM
We have come a long way Nick, once any mental illness was frowned on and it was an institution or the asylum. But even today some cultures say mental illness is evil spirit's and all that baloney. But for celebrities highlighting it it would still be frowned on in some circles. Well highlighted Nick. Tom
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 14, 2019 at 11:01 AM
Hello Nick Trim, your last two verses speaks to me. have nice day my friend.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace