Melancholy Bliss

The ticking of the clock is deafening,

drowning screams from deep inside;

screams that only I can hear.

Bad thoughts chase away the good;

cruel confirmation of all I fear.

The sunshine in my life recedes,

replaced by darkest shadows.

Locked in the prison of my mind,

no colors, doors, or windows,

I lay, emotionally paralyzed

waiting for pills to take effect.

Feeling numb, unable to cry,

unable to care for all I neglect.

I am resigned, to it, my fate,

and although I did not ask for this

I smile inside and welcome in

the melancholy bliss.

Reviews

[Michael X]

tania, now this definitely describes a completely
subjugated state of being, the opening sets this
piece perfectly...

The ticking of the clock is deafening
Drowning screams from deep inside "

you have the ability to write extreme, taking
it to the next level, what everybody seeks,
every sentence is a feeling that relates to the
vision with key decisiveness, which in turn
developes the character analysis, the meaning,
with powerful, riveting effect, like looking at
a 3-d image, portrait surrender, take care, mike

[nokturnal]

Such a sad poem but very beautifully written. It really gives off a sadness that only the writer themselves can express which you do really well.

[None]

You really know how to paint a picture--you are like the Van Gogh of poetry, Tania! (Or maybe I should say Rembrandt?) This is such a great depiction of depression, line for line. I was born too happy so I have my own problems. lol. You really should get this poem into "Psychology Today," or another popular magazine. You are gifted.

[SM Davis]

Melancholy bliss....this is fantastically pointed. Brings to mind Pink Floyd's "comfortably numb." Tania, you are multi-faceted and I look forward to reading all of your stuff. Thanks!

[Taj Sonchai]

That's the best description of clinical depression I have ever read. May I ask, how do you know about this so well as to write about it so vividly?

[James Mayfield]

Nice look into depression. The poem describes alot of feelings and emotions that at least I have felt, though unfortunately I am positive that there are many, many more. A nice and powerful read. I enjoyed it.

[Captain Blackheart (The..]

Oh no......what a really powerful piece of work. I don't know why but I did not realise it was going to turn out the way it did. A good Write again Tania.....the changes of style in your poetry is brilliant. Keep writing :)