The Pain of Depression

I tried to lose my deep ebon shadow, 
it resounds as I hold onto my dark woe-
            releasing all my fears brings more,
I am always just as hopeless as before. 
    Shall I close my true and helpless door...
or start to fight my one internal foe.

         Depression creeps and I cannot sleep,
I’m sickened by this secret that I keep-
  Emptiness gathers and fills my soul, 
I wither as heartache has taken its toll. 
            My heart is as black as diamond coal.
I know in the depths I must take the leap. 

       Put to shame with only myself to blame,
for I am a pitiful dame without a name-
         I longed to be quenched by love’s thirst, 
but I always ended up being the worst.
  When will I begin to put myself first?
        Without self-love I shan’t be the same. 

                                 I am saddened daily from hell’s breath,
                                 I fear that soon I shall find my death. 




1.) LATE FEB 2018 STANDARD CONTEST,
ANY FORM OR NONE,ANY THEME,
UP TO A MAX OF 20 LINES Poetry Contest


2.) Depression Poetry Contest
Lewis Raynes
February 26, 2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 3/5/2018 12:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poem of the day award Laura! : )
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Date: 3/2/2018 8:45:00 PM
A powerful poem and a most deserving win, Luloo.
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Date: 3/3/2018 2:24:00 PM
thank you lovely Line :)-luloo
Date: 2/28/2018 10:14:00 AM
Excellent, Laura! The last two lines, about self-love, before the scarifying ending couplet, were and are so important. It all starts by building from within ourselves, doesn't it?...Congrats on this winner. Happy Spring! (Tomorrow's March already. C'mon, Spring!!) :)gw
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Date: 2/28/2018 12:26:00 PM
I know! It's 65 degrees here in Michigan USA and we are supposed to have more snow soon! My daughter had 2 now days from school already and 2 cold days (too cold to go to school) Michigan weather is crazy, I swear! thank you Gershon :)-luloo
Date: 2/28/2018 9:40:00 AM
Congrats on POTD!!!!!
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Date: 2/28/2018 12:24:00 PM
thank you dear friend! :)-lluullooo
Date: 2/28/2018 8:24:00 AM
Belated congratulations Laura on POTD. I too suffer occasionally from depression. It definitely sucks! Hoping you cheer up quickly. God bless.
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Date: 2/28/2018 12:24:00 PM
thank you it was really an emotive write for a contest, but hope you cheer up too :)-luloo
Date: 2/28/2018 6:42:00 AM
I knew this was yours the moment I read it, Luloo, sad and heartfelt.. my congratulations on your POTD:)
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Date: 2/28/2018 12:23:00 PM
many thanks lovely Jo :) you are always too kind to me -luloo
Date: 2/27/2018 3:41:00 PM
Such heartfelt emotion, Laura. Congratulations on your sad but beautiful poem being honored as Poem Of The Day. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 2/27/2018 4:29:00 PM
many thanks sweet Sandra :)-luloo
Date: 2/27/2018 3:32:00 PM
Very moving write Luloo! And congratulations on POTD!! ~Judy
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Date: 2/27/2018 4:28:00 PM
thank you sweet lady ;)-luloo
Date: 2/27/2018 2:52:00 PM
You express your sorrows well...All the best...Congratulations...
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Date: 2/27/2018 4:28:00 PM
many thanks Arturo :)-luloo
Date: 2/27/2018 1:31:00 PM
hugs to you too!! Thank you :)-luloo
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Date: 2/27/2018 11:46:00 AM
Awesome poem Laura,, luck in the contest and congratulations on POTD Hugs sweet lady
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Date: 2/27/2018 4:28:00 PM
hugs to you Eve! thank you :)-luloo
Date: 2/27/2018 11:18:00 AM
Great work LuLoo, congratulations for POTD honors...
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Date: 2/27/2018 1:31:00 PM
many thanks Charlie :)-luloo
Date: 2/27/2018 8:45:00 AM
Hi Luloo, just dropping by with my congratulations on your POTD, it is much deserved for this excellent piece. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Date: 2/27/2018 9:15:00 AM
thank you again Vlad :)-luloo
Date: 2/27/2018 7:50:00 AM
You have well articulated the despair of deep depression with this piece Luloo, beautifully done. Congrats on potd, next, the contest! xomo :)
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Date: 2/27/2018 9:14:00 AM
many thanks dear Maureen :)-luloo
Date: 2/27/2018 7:41:00 AM
Depression might be the topic but the communication it displays has been written with such flow of heartfelt emotion. You captured the mood of the topic perfectly. Well done on the POTD too. warm regards, Laura.
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Date: 2/27/2018 9:14:00 AM
thank you sweet Laura ;)-luloo
Date: 2/27/2018 6:08:00 AM
Luloo, such a beautifully written sad poem, I can feel the emotion. Congrats on POTD. John
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Date: 2/27/2018 9:14:00 AM
many thanks dear John :)-luloo
Date: 2/27/2018 3:00:00 AM
- Congratulations with your p.o.t.d., Laura - Best wishes and hugs Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/27/2018 9:14:00 AM
thank you sweet Sunshine! :)-luloo
Date: 2/26/2018 6:13:00 PM
Hi Luloo, an excellent write on the subject. I know depression well and this poem sings its low darkness so well. One can feel the pain, the sadness in the words. This poem touches the heart so strongly with its emotions. this piece has to be a fav. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Date: 2/27/2018 9:12:00 AM
thank you, you too! :)-luloo
Date: 2/26/2018 8:02:00 AM
Vivid, moving description of one crippled by depression, Luloo! Janice
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Date: 2/27/2018 9:12:00 AM
thank you sweet Janice :)-luloo
Date: 2/26/2018 3:59:00 AM
- A deep sad poem, Laura - Luck in the contest - <3 and hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/26/2018 8:00:00 AM
thank you sweet Sunshine :)-luloo
Date: 2/26/2018 3:16:00 AM
Oh Laura, I feel the pain in this. I foolishly thought my daughters would be happier without me, such was my lack of self love. Depression takes over mind, body and soul. Beautifully written.
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Date: 2/26/2018 7:59:00 AM
thank you sweet lady :)-luloo
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