Darkening of the Mind

Cigarette butts and empty bottles

Scorched out pipe and empty lighters

House made for 6 but there's only 1

How lucky they must be to have found someone

But we unlucky few don't have much say-

On how our mind's treat us, oh what a shame

Pondering on the same feeling day in and day out

Grappling at the seams of sanity

Craving the feeling of significance 

You've always had enough but you were never fully satisfied

So keep on searching for what you desire

They say beauty is pain but goals will be met-

At least, that's what you believe

Happiness is simply not a priority

In this state of mind it's only a matter of time-

Before reality sets in and you break

They tell you to snap out of it and move forward

But the darkness keeps pulling you back-

Into this sad little world that only you can see

And if only you can see it, they figure it must not exist

So here we are facing the problem-

That still remains completely unresolved

A vulnerable type of emptiness can lead to a darkening of the mind

And eats away at every last shred of hope

Nobody can accept it because it's not a physical illness

It's not a game, it's not for attention

The truth of it all may come as a shock, but here's the reality of it-

Depression kills

Author's Note

Typed out some thoughts, don't know if it really fits this website but we'll see.

Reviews

[M.Ruby]

Your writing style flows so well-as others have commented it makes the last line that much more poignant. These must be really difficult thoughts and feelings that you're describing, and you express them wonderfully. Very effective, keep going!:)

[Christian Bonoan]

the last line really stands out in this :) nice work

[Sad Poet]

Nice work. The last line really popped out at me.

[AnayaJ.]

It's really nice! I liked the style and choice of words, and you have voiced the truth in wonderful way. Keep it up! :)