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Liam Kennedy Poem
I must make the right choices, I must do this everyday
Physically I'm struggling but mentally I am ok
Inspiring my peers, i know this will be my profession
I have many strategies that will help you defeat depression
If you're struggling right now, this does not mean your weak
The first step of recovery is the ability to speak
Open up to someone, get it off your chest
Trust me when I say that doing this is for the best
In the long run we're at war, each day is a battle
Deciding that you're gonna fight will make your Illness rattled
When it comes to writing poetry, every day I've been active
157 days my depressions been inactive
Before entering my recovery I found myself lost
If i would not have fought back it could have come at quite the cost
I won't sugar-coat this, depression is very real
It can turn a good day to a bad day, we don't like the way that feels
I have a shield and a sword, I hold both to the sky
The tears that I've shed they have finally dried
I'm offering my hand, let me help you up
Allow me to demonstrate the art of never giving up
The me today thanks the past me for deciding not to quit
I owe so much to that man, because of him my mind is fit
I'm getting stronger every day, momentum has been gathered
When its me against my illness, my depression ends up scattered
It's true I've been to hell, it's true I almost died
My depression told me I was weak, it continued telling lies
I hung in there, I picked myself up off the ground
I was searching for so long until my inner strength was found
Writing has enlightened me with poetry the remedy
Let this stay in your memory, my name is Liam Kennedy
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I've encountered many battles, I'm currently at war
Giving up is something that I simply don't stand for
I'm a warrior, a viking, it's in my DNA
I've been PTSD and Depression free for the past two hundred days
Just because my mind is free does not mean the hard work stops
I'll still lead my life with positivity, my high standards will not drop
I must be ready for anything, i must be prepared
When my illness posed a threat, war was what I declared
I'm battle hardened, i was built for this
My inner strength helped drag me straight from the abyss
During my moment of crisis, I never had much time
I had to start moving, my instincts told me to climb
I'm grateful for the struggle, it helped me to transform
The way I fought back and went on the attack was just like an art form
What didn't kill me made me stronger, my mindset had been changed
The thoughts inside my mind had been restructured and rearranged
I liked this new way of thinking, I felt so Incredibly strong
My illness told me I was a failure, I was determined to prove it wrong
Every day I was so positive, I took the power away from my depression
I had the perfect answer each time I was asked a question
My illness begs me to stop, each day I twist the knife
It is now my prisoner, it no longer has a life
I have built momentum, so much progress has been made
Hard work and dedication are the two things that I've displayed
My journey has been difficult, it's been quite the test
It's taught me to keep working hard and to always try my best
I've overcome adversity, I've conquered my fears
I'm now solely focused on helping each one of my peers
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Giving up is the one thing that i simply can't afford
My words are my weapons and my pen is the sword
I have a message for my warrior sisters and brothers
Imagine a world where we all helped one another
I'm determined to succeed and I am full of dedication
My survival consists of positivity and medication
I've conquered my depression, I have nothing left to prove
I'm intricate and so precise as I concoct each move
Positivity is powerful, hopeful, brilliant and excellent
It will spread throughout your body and your happiness will then be evident
I feel that it's important that we have hope inside our thoughts
I know that this can help you if you're feeling out of sorts
My friends you cannot quit just because of an obstacle
Develop a mindset where you feel anything is possible
My illness can't compete with me, I'm on a totally different level
When it comes to poetry, I believe my gift is special
I offer hope, strength, support, positivity and fight
Let me be the beacon who can guide you to the light
Stay calm and composed, there's no need to stress
No matter how fast or slow you go, progress is still progress
Stay hopeful and do not become disheartened
Practice makes perfect, your tools must be sharpened
When opportunity knocks then you must break down the door
Look how far you've come since you got up off the floor
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My name is Liam Kennedy, I suffer with my mental health
I used to struggle all the time but I now look after myself
My duty in life is to help save my peers
You don't have to suffer anymore, it's now time to wipe your tears
I didn't choose this life, in fact this life chose me
I choose to approach my life with positivity
I am in recovery, one hundred and seventy nine days
I am here to stay my friends, this is not a phase
The desire inside my heart to survive helped my fight against depression
I must admit being mentally fit has left quite the impression
I have studied many strategies, I know how to fight
My resilience and perseverance has guided me toward the light
Life can be so hard at times but being at war is what I relish
Victory is quite a beautiful thing, those moments must be cherished
At times I became desperate, I knew I wanted to be alive
My actions became instinctive and this helped me to survive
At one point I truly struggled, suffering was all I knew
I endured the pain, i danced in the rain, I became brand new
Don't listen to your illness, it just tells you lies
Once you start to focus you'll realise your life is the prize
I paint beautiful pictures with the words I choose to write
I have the ability to spread positivity by offering truth, heart and insight
No matter what obstacle I face, I know success is my fate
I aim straight at the target and then I obliterate
I must admit I truly love the way my life has panned out
If you decide to read my poetry you will find out what my lifes about
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My illness sometimes pushes me, I decide to push it back
My illness fails to retaliate because I go on an all out attack
My mission is pure and simple, I pride myself on dedication
Fighting back requires 95 percent, the other 5 percent is my medication
I've worked tirelessly hard these past few months to get into this position
I'm positive, I never give up, I'm full of hope and ambition
My message is simple, I'm here to help, fellow warriors you're not alone
In order for each one of you to grow, you must first leave your comfort zone
Set yourself some targets, it's so crucial that you have a goal
Developing strength, heart, fight and hope helps you to climb out of a hole
In order for me to remain well, I must have a plan in place
I must be tactile, I must be precise, It's important I stay in the race
The distance between me and depression is increasing in length every day
When it comes to the message I am telling my peers, I know exactly what to say
Each poem I write is a weapon, each word the ammunition
My aim is true, it pulls me through as a much welcomed addition
Do not get me wrong my friends, I will pay if I get complacent
I'm calculated with each move I make, I must not get impatient
There's nothing special about me, I just refuse to quit
I have passed the acid test, I've proved that I'm mentally fit
Poetry is such a powerful tool, it allows me to express myself
Each poem I write tops up my mind and promotes sound mental health
Before I wrap this up, there is something I'd like to say
This poem is for my peers, I hope it's brightened up your day
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I've figured out life, it's the ultimate prize
This is my incredible fall and rise
It's no secret I have suffered in the past
I found my inner strength and the struggle did not last
I've suffered breakdowns, I've been sectioned and I have also been hopelessly lost
If I would not have decided to fight back then i believe it would've come at a cost
During the breakdown I suffered I could hear eight voices inside of my head
I felt like I was losing my mind, this contributed to all of my dread
Two hours of broken sleep a night and my meds where also stopped
This was the most depressed i had ever been, I was left in total shock
The withdrawal symptoms from my meds being stopped seriously took it's toll
I was fantasising about becoming well once again, this was my ultimate goal
Positive visualisation was what I decided to do
This made quite the impact on ny mind, I found out this process to be true
As each day was going by my confidence was beginning to grow
Determination, heart, strength, work rate and grit was what I now started to show
The odds where stacked against me, It got to the point where I needed a miracle
Hope is what I grasped hold of, the pain at times was unbearable
I was faced with desperation, adversity was not too far away
Despite the fact that I was in a dark place, I told myself that I'd be ok
Without realising what I had started, I had actually planted a seed
Finally I located my inner strength, I now believed that I would succeed
I will never forgive my depression for the it's put me through
We have now swapped places, I will continue to turn the screw
Quite some time has now elapsed, finding the true me is my greatest discovery
This is my incredible fall and rise, I now find myself in recovery
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'I CAN HELP GUIDE YOUNGSTERS'
I want to educate children about mental health
Offer tips and advice to look after themselves
Depression can hit you at any age
If you let it take control you, you must break free from the cage
Learning quite early can help save your life
I can share with you my strategies on how to survive
Mental health should be a priority to be taught in all schools
Silence the haters and the ignorant fools
I know I can help guide youngsters, take them under my wing
To fight back every day, to the table I bring
Firstly, depression can make you confused
It's relentless and will hurt you with mental abuse
Do not throw in the towel, fellow warrior do not quit
It is time to show the world that you are mentally fit
I have a blueprint for survival, I can show you how to win
The first step is the hardest, it is now time to begin
The catalyst behind success is possessing self belief
When you enter the mental battlefield, combat offers you relief
When it comes to mental health, i can offer education
As well as wisdom, strength, positivity and also motivation
I wish I had someone like me when I was the same age as you
They could have prevented my depression from ever getting through
My friends i know exactly what it takes to succeed
If you're struggling right now, I can help set your mind free
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Motivation, dedication, inspiration and ambition
Those are the four things that will help aide you on your mission
I want you to listen to what I have to say
If you decide to attack your illness it will run away
Depression is a coward
It's like grapes that are sour
You go toe to toe with it, you will take its power
Dominate all day every day, every second, minute, hour
When you turn your life around, you'll blossom like a flower
When tackling depression, be a meteor shower
My duty in life is to lift my peers higher
Warm feeling in my stomach, I've got a belly full of fire
To inspire my fellow warriors, this is the reason I write
Boxing match against your illness, give it an overhand right
The bell has just sound, we're in the twelfth round
You've just hit your illness on the jaw and it has fell to the ground
You have knocked your illness out
It has just had a ten count
How does it feel to be victorious
I am guessing that it feels extremely glorious
You've laid a marker down, your illness now fears for its safety
It has gone missing, it's disappearance was so hasty
Your depressions hurt you in the past, don't let it get away with it
It's future is now in your hands, you'll have the final say in it
My pen is a weapon, it's mightier than the sword
If you fight back against depression, you will earn a reward
You're almost there, to quit now is the one thing you can't afford
You've just made it to the mental battlefield, welcome aboard
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This is our moment, this is our time
Victory awaits us, we must continue the climb
Look up fellow warrior, do you notice the light
This is your reward because you stayed in the fight
Do you like how this feels, can you get used to this
Embrace the positivity, this chance cannot be missed
I fly the flag for my peers, confidence is what I offer
I educate my fellow warriors, they no longer have to suffer
Each move we make impacts the next, let's gets used to winning
Victory is the thing that we need to expect, my friend's this is just the beginning
One foot in front of the other, forward steps are what we must execute
When we are faced with our target we must react, take aim and then shoot
When we feel like we are about to give up, that's the moment the miracle arrives
We summon the strength so that we carry on, this ensures that we survive
Just because we're thriving, this does not mean we take our foot off the gas
We need to continue our ruthless streak or this chance of freedom will eventually pass
What do you see when you look in the mirror, do you see strength staring back
I see a warrior in my reflection, this gives me the credence to go and attack
Fighting makes perfect sense to me, I believe we are built for war
No matter how many times you get knocked down, you pick yourself back up off the floor
We are soldiers in battle, we fight side by side
We do not go missing, we choose not to hide
No matter what we go through, we won't taste defeat
Our illness cannot touch us, we will not be beat
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Since the day the nightmares stopped, I've become a different man
My illness told me that I couldn't, so I told it that I can
My main two problems where depression and my ptsd
I was in such a bad way, they really tormented me
I was so desperate, I wanted the pain to end
During this horrendous time I became my own best friend
Could I do this, could I get out alive
I was prepared to go through hell to ensure that I survived
I must admit that my chances of success where very slim
My situation became critical, would I sink or would I swim
I had to stay in the fight, no matter how weak I felt
I had to become a H E R O, that's how Hero is spelt
I must confess my mind was stressed
I was severely depressed
I had to try my best as I embarked on this new quest
I knew that I had to try harder than I did on the previous day
I kept on telling myself that everything would be ok
I planted some seeds of hope and fight
I envisioned that I would eventually find the light
I had become desperate so I started therapy
It turned out that this was to become the remedy
After my first session, I had released all my emotion
It was a huge weight off my mind, I was led my pure devotion
Fast forward to my eighth session, so much progress had been made
Bravery and courage where two things that I displayed
The therapy had saved my life, I conquered my mental health
I've now vowed that each day I become the best version of myself
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