If The World Seems Cold To You

If the world seems cold to you

on days when sun burns diamond bright

and streams of dazzling golden light

can't raise your shipwrecked spirits high.

When sadness strikes and all around

you hear the sound of birds in song,

yet something's wrong and you can't feel

the cheer these little creatures bring.

Though you attempt with all your might

to climb a mountain you can't see,

depression holds such misery,

its blackness like an endless pit.

In time your struggle and your fear

will help ignite a tiny spark,

you'll fumble blindly in the dark

until a shaft of light breaks through.

So kindle fire to warm it well

and pierce the spell of all that's black.

Take pains to nurture what appears

at first a glint, some scope for hope.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Sometimes hard to find hope dear Chris.
"Take pains to nurture what appears
at first a glint, some scope for hope."
The above lines. Are true dear friend. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for stopping by Coyote. Without hope we are lost. Have a good day my friend.
read moreThank you so much for stopping by Coyote. Without hope we are lost. Have a good day my friend.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Always my pleasure dear Chris and you are welcome.

[W. Barrett Munn]

This is certainly a challenging subject to address made triply so from within or from the victim’s perspective. I applaud your courage.

Winston

[Neville]

you have more than adeptly depicted the black dog here Chris .. affective disorders are the pits and though two thirds of those who experience one form or another spontaneously recover without any external intervention (first episode, that is) .. the time it takes to do so, can I know seem like an eternity ..

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville. Been there but as you put it, spontaneously recovered. Unpleasant and as you say, seems an eternity. A very old poem. Thanks for checking this one out. Hope you day has been a good one.

Chris

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Chris, this most certainly describes depression! I've been there and do hope I never go back! Penned perfectly!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Kathy. Many suffer from it. Appreciate you visiting this older poem.

Chris

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

My pleasure!

[Betty Hermelee]

There is much hope in this poem; for those who are in the dark, with pain surrounding them, who can't enjoy the birdsong or see the glorious mountain top....fear is all consuming, bleak and scary; but if there is a tiny spark in you, please light it up to make fire in your life and enjoy what you can...kindle it and see the light. Thanks for sharing this Chris.
Best, B

[Chris Shaw]

Many tha ks Betty. An older poem out for an airing. I hope you are well.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Doing well thanks, loved the poem.
Best, B

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

A really great expression to the phrase ?zthere is light at the end of the tunnel." A masterful job you did penning this poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Dale for your generous review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[DIVYA]

No matter how dark the night, its spell is bound to break eventually. It cannot contend with the pervasiveness of light. A message of hope and faith in life and oneself, this was such a reassuring poem to read tonight. Appreciated very much, dear Chris ❤

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear DIVYA fir stopping by to share your thoughts. So much appreciated.

Chris

[Aluppi Jampur]

Thank goodness for hope.
It has saved so many. Inspiring write.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Aluppi for stopping by to review. Much appreciated.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Depression is so personal it's rarely shared or understood and you just got to hang in there to ride the storm. Excellent piece Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Andrew. You are so right. Some can ride the storm better than others. Appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[Wild Rose]

Get like that on cold wet windy days
Days when we cannot get out

Then I switch on my PC and read your lovely words > This reminds me I am not alone

[Chris Shaw]

I think that is an important thing to remember. depression can make us feel alone, and yet there are many others suffering in the same boat, probably right under our noses. Fresh air and exercise plays an important part in recovery. Thank you Wild Rose, and it's bloomin pouring here. Looks set in for the day.

Chris

[Wild Rose]

Suns out here and one lot of washing dry
Washer is on again - we will have caught up

[Chris Shaw]

Your turn for the sun. Enjoy