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My Depression

Some days I see the rain clouds coming in Then pull my head beneath this turtle shell The world outside takes on a fetid smell And all the vivid colors bleed and blend Each sound that's heard enters right through my skin The madness feels just like an ocean swell I'm sinking like a rock and I can tell Then suddenly I am my lonely twin There is no room for love inside my heart Pure wretchedness becomes my only friend I feel the loss of all my normal senses Withdrawing to my hideout in the dark The strain of never knowing when it ends Confuses me with past and present tenses an original poem by Daniel Turner "poemdog"

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/28/2023 9:59:00 PM

I can understand this, DT, well described, keep your faith though it's tough on such days:)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/14/2016 8:48:00 AM

Oh..Daniel. I'm on meds for depression. Been five years now. Can't do without them. I'm not ashamed. It's an illness..like any other. Sometimes, though.....I just want to...leave. My daughter keeps me here. I've written many poems on this. Dear...I know what it's like not to want to get out of your room. I am vivacious and happy when I'm with people, and some find it hard to believe that I deal with this. WORSE...some make fun. "Go take you're pills." You're not alone. I'm here.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/14/2016 9:00:00 AM

Eileen, I appreciate your honesty and support. You know sometimes it leaves as quickly as it arrives , but there are always the times it hangs around like an obnoxious house guest. I am coping. Stay sweet and have a beautiful day. Peace my dear friend:)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/14/2016 8:50:00 AM

EVERYONE deals with something. I'm proud of you for being honest and speaking out in such an expressive and creative way...When it gets too much....get it touch. We are survivors..hugs

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/14/2016 4:13:00 AM

Many years ago I was so depressed i wanted to leave this world. I had know reason to feel that way. I was happy. I had digestive problems and was taking reglan for it. It took me a few years to figure out that the pills were causing the depression. It went away as soon as i stopped taking the pills. I hope people are aware that this can happen to anyone. The doctors never told me because they didn't know themselves. I have empathy for anyone suffering from depression. I hope you stay free of it

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/14/2016 5:54:00 AM

It comes and goes like the weather. Thank you for your honesty and your concern. I always enjoy your special visits. Peace my sweet friend and Mahalo:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/13/2016 8:26:00 PM

This is really good, Daniel. The iambic pentameter is perfect in at least 3/4 of it. A suggestion for line two: use beneath in place of under. You are getting the beat very well!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/13/2016 9:32:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. I made the change. I'm working on it. I appreciate your kindness. Peace my dear:)

Winged Warrior

Date: 3/13/2016 7:43:00 PM

My dear Friend Daniel... You are more Loved than you'll ever know But sometimes your sadness begins to show May the Angels surround you in loves glow Throw away your sadness, let it go,let go... God bless...your friend ^WW^

Winged Warrior
Date: 3/13/2016 8:31:00 PM

Forgive me my friend...It saddens me to see anybody sad...I'll shorten the verse...You are more Loved than you'll ever know May the Angels surround you in loves glow... lol...with admiration and friendship...^WW^

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/13/2016 8:18:00 PM

First I say Thank you, WW. This is simply a poem describing what it's like for me. I am ok now, I was simply trying to explain and enlighten. I am not sad, now. But there may be others out there that can identify and they are the ones I'm telling they are not alone. Peace my friend:)

Lin Lane

Date: 3/13/2016 6:46:00 PM

Write of things that are bright and beautiful. Let your imagination soar over the world and visit places that come alive in your imagination...invent places become real to you.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/13/2016 6:49:00 PM

You read my mind. I am already working on a fun write:) Peace my sweet friend and thank you for caring:):)

Jean Murray

Date: 3/13/2016 5:13:00 PM

Been there. Done that. See, I knew. Just something you said recently. DEPRESSION Drink from this cup. Escape into darkness. Prepare to meet your maker. Regret nothing. Erase all happiness. Sever all ties. See only despair. Invite grim reaper. Organise affairs. Nighty nite.x

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/13/2016 5:19:00 PM

I have learned through meditation and work how to fight it off, pretty good. I have a strong mind and a will of iron. Thank you for caring. Peace my sweet Irish lass:)

Jean Murray
Date: 3/13/2016 5:16:00 PM

Daniel, although debilitating, it will pass, as you already know from experience. I would not wish it on my worst enemy. Keep in mind all those who care for you here.

Anita Harris

Date: 3/13/2016 4:34:00 PM

Wonderful put, I to have fell into depression too so I know to well the pain an hurt that one goes through

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/13/2016 4:37:00 PM

Thank you, Anita. Trying to describe it is harder than it may seem. I really appreciate your kind visit and comments of support. Peace and God bless:)