"Depression"

“Depression”

 

I’m tired of wearing the painted grin

That mocks me and all of my sin.

The pain of my soul and my mind

I yearn to share with humankind.

But I cannot seem to find a soul who cares

To help ease my mind from all of its fears.

Loneliness begins to sink into my life.

People are around to be my light.

But I cannot see their brightest light

Because I feel the loneliness of night.

I thought light does more than light the way.

I thought light too gives warmth always.

But I do not feel the warmth of light

Because of the coldness of the night.

A simple hug would warm my mind,

But how do I tell this to humankind?

Comments

Additional Resources

Get AI Feedback on your poem

Interested in feedback on your poem? Try our AI Feedback tool.
 

 

If You Need Support

If you ever need help or support, we trust CrisisTextline.org for people dealing with depression. Text HOME to 741741