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Prisoner

Sorrow lies within My heart, heavy. Weighed down as if full of stones. My soul, restrained. Cuffed to the bottom of a seemingly endless well that is this shell of a body. When did the light go out? When did my life essence become so shrouded in darkness that I know not who I am anymore? In a blink of an eye I have become a prisoner of this monster called Depression. Begging for mercy, please let me feel the warmth of Sunshine's embrace. Denied. How can you be so cruel. Deprivation slowly turns into familiarity. Settled into my bones like an old friend. I know this. Mechanically routine. I hear Depressions laughter as I use the last bit of strength to fight back. Question, are you okay? Mustering up a smile, I'm fine. Trying to cling to this lifeline. New feeling, hope? Trying to convey with my eyes that I'm not Fine. Walking away, insides screaming, please come back. Help me! Please Save me. Too late, I am defeated

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Date: 10/18/2022 1:24:00 PM
We've all been there! Beautifully written! Good job!
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Date: 8/23/2022 7:36:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this... In God, there's hope. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." The Lord's blessings be with you.
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