On the Edge of the Cliff

The days have been laden with hard toils
Even if they felt like they glided gracefully through dance halls
I have had to move boulders and shake mountains
So as to open my curtains, with a grim face,
To face challenges which further darkened my melancholy
As, since quite some time, my feelings have been
Standing at the edge of a cliff, being at the same time,
Wistful at the sight of the huge waves that crashed down below
But also, gloomy at the fate that I have to carry upon me!

The days feel like a constant battle, so much that my will to smile
Has withdrawn into my inner shell,
And my face, I keep covered behind a shroud of flowers
Caring to focus on what I wish to, rather than on what this world
Had to offer!

Should I shout out to the world that depression is a matter to be 
Taken very seriously, I would be deemed as being an attention seeker
And that some shopping spree or some scoops of ice cream
Would readily heal my pain
But then, it becomes tough to describe
The strength that it takes to decide to return to my daily activities
Rather than stand, mesmerized at the edge of the cliff!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Ashley Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 5:57 PM
Dear Anoucheka, your potent poetic expression moves me deeply. Your last two lines are especially impactful. Soulful and superb imagery that reaches into the depths of one's heart. Congratulations for your excellent win in Ink Empress's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Empress Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 8:18 AM
Dear anoucheka, I absolutely love how sincere and raw this poem and yes your voice is heard loud and clear, and this is unfortunately the reality in so many places in the world. And i hope and wish to see a day where mental health will be prioritised and taken seriously. Every word in this touched my soul, and i felt it so very much. Thank you for supporting my contest. Congratulations on your well deserved win
Dutta Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 9:07 AM
Be bold to stand on the edge of cliff. You hold the inner strength to overcome depression. Have Great Days
Dietrich Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 8:32 AM
Great job of expressing melancholy feelings. A well crafted free verse poem
Empress Avatar
September 3, 2023 at 6:56 AM
As someone who has seen so many struggle with depression , and mental illness , i can truly feel this poem, and one should never suppress but express and let them know mental illness is also like every other health issue. I love the flow of this and also how youve written about hiding your face behind flowers, what a creative way to describe how one puts on a smile to seem not depressed. Very powerful and soulful write this is.you’ve described depression so poetically
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July 24, 2023 at 9:51 AM
Depression is a terrible illness,some days can be a unrelenting struggle. Your poem describes it perfectly.
George Avatar
July 11, 2023 at 3:05 AM
There are times when one feels that he/she is standing at the edge of a cliff. Those times are quite frustrating. But know that as time churns and moves fast, our anxieties and depressions will be replaced quickly with optimism and cheer! Powerful penning dear Anoucheka!
Delaney Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 5:26 PM
Hi Anoucheka: Yes it is always a struggle when depression sets in. You describe it very accurately. Writing can be healing and I want to thank you also for my placement in your contest. Best, SuZ
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