Winter Depression

Like a madwomen
Hibernation is key
When the streets are cold and lonely
And I lye awake in solitude
Battling the disease of my  mind
And the ever present thoughts
that I am tainted and unlovable
So I barricade myself from life
And ferret out the constant chatter
In my brain
And I cry every morning
For the sun to return again
And peace to bring a smile
To my lonely heart
if winter doesn't break me
Nothing can
For the cold is insanity
That bites bitterly
At simple souls like me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Walker  Avatar
February 23, 2014 at 8:15 PM
The truth of our existence is what sets us free... Well written Valerie... Verlena
Williams Avatar
February 23, 2014 at 4:11 PM
Valarie a big welcome, when you can write so eloquently as this nothing will break you, well done..David
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February 23, 2014 at 7:13 AM
Valerie, , Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will find much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your way of writing. But, for the mean time, I will greet you with the same smile, other poets passed when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* SKAT
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February 23, 2014 at 6:23 AM
- Warm welcome to PoetrySoup,Valarie - I choose your first moving written poem - hope you will write many poem in the future- Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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February 23, 2014 at 12:18 AM
hi Valerie, you paint the feeling of a depressed winter awesomely like no other. This cold took a big chunk from my sanity... lol...love the poem. A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community, as I did when I first join the soup March 2010. You will find many friendly poets, who ready to take you under the their wings, and support and offer any kind of feedback. I will be around to help you grow with the community, if you like. I look forward to meeting and reading any poems or smiles you offer. :) :) :) We are one big happy family. (Drama & Love) ~ Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@"
Smith Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 8:41 PM
So true Valarie. This is well done....Tim
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