Lionheart

This is letter to myself for when I was struggling with depression.

Oh my unsuspecting lionheart,

Keep on roaring still.

Things are coming on the wind,

With grief you'll soon be filled.

Don't let the demons catch you sleeping,

They'll consume you still alive.

While in your blissful ignorance,

Drawn as dragons to the hive.

 

Oh my beleaguered lionheart,

You see, they've tracked you down.

They kill you slowly from inside,

Not making a single sound.

They drown you in the open air,

Make you feel so small.

That when their violent torture's through,

You'll feel not a thing at all.

 

Oh my weary lionheart,

Finally it is through.

The demons have at last

Let loose their hold on you.

From the ashes you must now,

Mend your broken bones.

In the midst of all the rubble,

You must build yourself a home.

 

Oh my triumphant lionheart,

You rise now as the sun.

All your demons and your misery,

Over them you've bravely won.

Now sleep with one eye open,

For the demons they still wake.

Yet no longer will you fear the shadows,

With your roar their ground you'll shake.

Reviews

[SilverFox]

Hello Madeline, this feels awkward as I've never done it before but as a reader who can appreciate the written word in all it's wonderful incatricies I managed to identify strongly with "Lionhear"t and the state of mind you were in at it's inception, bravo.
I thought it was very well written as well as a revelation,indicating an ability to communicate under extremely stressful conditions,coherently,seamlessly,with a natural progression and grammatical flow.
Also i see your a prolific writer and although i've only read the one manuscript i look forward to looking further into your talents in hopes that some of it's residue will alight on me.
Sincerely, Greybeard

[Madeline]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your feedback and hope you'll enjoy the rest of my writings. God blessed me with the ability to write, and I am so glad that He allows me to use this gift to reach others. I am happy that you were able to connect with this one in particular, it was a joy to write.
Sincerely, SilentFox

[Bear]

A masterful job of word craftsmanship, your rhyme scheme is spot on and the meter is so flawless that it almost reads its self. A real pleasure to read, thank you for posting and allowing us to enjoy your work.