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Surviving Depression

Within despair,
through the dark,
it stings deep inside

No one appreciates
the anguish I endure,
resulting in me
baring the burden alone

With no respite,
no one wants to see
the blackness
that sullies my soul

Only I can pull myself
through each hurricane
of torrential suffering

My only saving grace
is blind optimism
The belief it will get better
and I will be here tomorrow

Copyright © Cindy Bahl | Year Posted 2021

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Karen Jones Date: 10/17/2023 2:23:00 AM Your raw feelings are like gold and you show them here. Know that what you are is a beacon of light to those who feel this but don't or can't write about it. You are not alone. You should enter one of the contests that has a pick your title with the subject being depression. I think your poetry paints peace by exposing despair. And fyi I am bipolar. I have felt many feelings alone and in varying intensity. But my music and poetry are saving grace. May you be encouraged. Hugs love and light 2 you Login to Reply Cindy Bahl Date: 10/17/2023 2:40:00 AM Karen, thank you so much for these words! I'll consider your suggestions, without a doubt. Thank you again! Cindy

Shane Thacker Date: 6/3/2023 11:36:00 AM I felt this in my soul as I read this poem. It was as if I was reading how I feel in my own heart. Thank you for this, Cindy. Login to Reply Cindy Bahl Date: 9/22/2023 8:22:00 AM Thank you so much, Shane. You are a fellow survivor, indeed. Take care.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 8/19/2021 4:46:00 AM Cindy, I often rely on "blind optimism". It is my go-to place. "baring the burden alone" this speaks to the heart of depression. This poem resonates with me. Login to Reply Cindy Bahl Date: 8/22/2021 3:23:00 AM Caren, thank you so much for your feedback, you have no idea how much I appreciate it! I'm so glad it resonated with you. And I'm sorry that you deal with this also. I think only those who have can really understand what the rest of us go through. Thanks again for your comment!