Why Not Leap Off

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Here is my disclaimer. This was written for a contest, it in no way reflects my mood or personality. The object was to write a "rhyming dark" poem which I thought would be hilarious to do. My husband is looking for my straight jacket now.

I cannot let go of the dismal life that no longer serves me well It is pulling me past the earth’s plain into the bowels of hell. The promise of a life others have, perfected and sound Has never stopped at my door when it’s being passed around. I ride the merry-go-round of my dull, disgusting life. I will never have the happily ever after. All I have is strife. Why not leap off? Change the course, go a different direction? Because this is my destiny, in this staid world of non-loving affection. I know that I do not deserve any better, so here I am determined to stay. Riding the ugliest carousel horse, the chipped one who is morose and gray. I cannot let go of the dismal life that no longer serves me well. It is my introduction to the next phase of my life, which is the way to hell.

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Sotto Poet

Date: 3/21/2021 4:57:00 PM

It best captures the nature of depression; this is a great poem representing everyone's struggle during a common situation to all of us. Hopefully, we will see better days in the future. Best of luck, Caren

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/21/2021 8:21:00 PM

Thank you Lasaad for stopping by.

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/21/2021 4:52:00 PM

WoW! Caren, I echo what David. At one point I lived this poem and you my friend expressed “ depression “ very well-Alexis

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/21/2021 8:22:00 PM

Thank you Alexis. If there is anyone who "gets" depression it is probably me. I have two phases - manic and depressed. Luckily I take medication that is working.

Ann Peck

Date: 3/21/2021 1:51:00 PM

Oh, I didn't read your disclaimer duh.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/21/2021 4:14:00 PM

Thanks Ann for mentioning my disclaimer

Ann Peck

Date: 3/21/2021 1:50:00 PM

Caren, I hope this isn't how you really feel.Tho not depressed often, 2020 really got me and a lot of people. I hope this is one of your heart-wrenching poems! It truly describes depression.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/21/2021 4:15:00 PM

I am familiar with it but have been Able to conquer it.

David Kavanagh

Date: 3/21/2021 12:04:00 PM

Heya Caren, might not reflect your own life, but certainly there is a lot of people whose life this poem reflects at some low points, including myself, you may not suffer depression but you certainly understand it’s darkness, cheers David

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/21/2021 4:16:00 PM

Thank you David.