Materialism and Depression

Sometimes depression results from materialism

Look at my giant closet, I have nothing to wear

But no, clearly no one ever cares

“Wear another one,” that’s what my mom said

Seriously? She’s not right in her head.

“Can I go shopping?” I asked my dad today

He said no, I’ve got so much, no way

Doesn’t he understand I need a purple shirt

He doesn’t give a damn, no matter how much I’m hurt.

Mom, I really need an iPhone 5

Like seriously, without it I can’t survive

All my friends have it, so why can’t I get one?

Ugh, no one cares about me! I’m done!

My life is so horrible, no one cares for me

My parents don’t even pay attention, you see

Only my friends understand my distress

There’s nothing wrong with being a princess.

I went to the doctor, he said I was depressed

Gave me these meds to help me deal with my stress

It’s so lonely being home all day

All I can do is text my friends for them to tell me, “it’s okay.”

My parents never want to do anything for me

I struggle through life, miserable and unhappy

You see, I don’t do anything, so my life is a bore

That’s why I always want more, more, more.

Author's Note

Many of the kids in my little sister's grade claim to be depressed, but (no offense) they seem quite spoiled. Their parents are rich and they have all the material stuff they could wish for, but they constantly want more. I know people who are actually depressed, and I find it unfair that these kids think they have it so bad. Others out there have it much worse.

Sorry for the dark/pessimistic poem, I just really wanted to make a point and have had strong feelings about this for a while. Did you guys like it?

Reviews

[Terry Collett]

Young people have never had it so good, my parents used to say back in the 1950s. Somethings never change it seems. There is no limit to wants(apart from the money of course), but needs can be met if all is well.

I like the theme and poem. Good on you for caring.

[Louvegrise14]

Thank you very much, Terry

[Glen Yumang Manese]

The truth hurts...and yes generation Z calls for those things...
gadgets or whatever comes to mind...
the idea is that the material gives them satisfaction...
indeed they are use to getting it...
so the depression is a state of mind...
not an actual...feed me pills to get better...
just feed me what I want and not necessarily need...

[Louvegrise14]

Thank you for the review, Glen

[Glen Yumang Manese]

you're welcome...

[Jordan's Back]

This is a very perceptive piece. They truly are depressed, in a way because they get lavished with all that wealth and are never nurtured or truly happy. That form of depression no medication can take away. its different from clinical depression and stuff, i agree with you wholly on that, its a self inflicting depression that makes them want more more more... I hope I got the gist of this piece. It was remarkably written and dead on in my estimation of things. You are also Quite a Philosopher. thanks for the thought to ponder.

[Louvegrise14]

Yes! You completely got my point, Mikayla

[Jordan's Back]

Im not mikayla lol thats my gf this is Jeff.

[Louvegrise14]

Hahaha I'm sorry Jordan, I read "Mikayla's Guy..." as your name and didn't recognize your pic so I thought you were someone else

[Jordan's Back]

its okay lol, i changed it on the weekend, and thats what you get for not messaging me more my friend :P I am glad I got the poem accurate.

[Louvegrise14]

:D sorry, I was pretty busy last weekend

[Lyn Anderson]

This is a great observant piece - the form is great as well, with a subtle sarcasm and wit. A playful piece with a sobering message.

[Louvegrise14]

I'm glad you liked it, thanks for reviewing it :)