Darkness

The darkness that overcame me still sits on my shoulder My fight with depression

The darkness that overcame me
still sits on my shoulder
it watches with claws unsheathed
ready to pounce should I falter
I keep it at bay, for now,
but it watches
and it waits
for me to stumble, to fall
then it will sink those
talons sharp, deep,
deep down into my soul
pulling and tearing me apart
but I stay strong
I will not falter,
I won’t,
I can’t,
so there it sit’s watching and
waiting ……

© L Conway 2021

Reviews

[emmajoy]

This is both heroic and painful to read, Lisa. Your words are strong, almost defiant in font size.. your phrases are short, no nonsense involved.. you have told what you need to tell. To me,l that shows great courage. Surely you know your own mind, how to prove that fact.. and quietly, slowly, you're going to win your battle with that evil 'thingie'.. will call it that because it stresses is near nothingness. Your post is finely yet emotionally laid.. natural skills to be proud of. Keep safe, take care, Lisa, please.

[Lisa C]

Many thanks for reading and commenting, take care too

[lessa (kenzie)]

such an emotional read, I love how you stay strong and won't let things get to you. very nicely written and expressed

[Lisa C]

Thank you ;-)

[lovelymarina]

loved this so much.. really really felt the emotion you were trying to tackle. thank you for sharing.

[Lisa C]

Thanks for reading , glad you liked it ;-)

[Einstein Noodle]

oh my .. so graphic .. i feel it .. those talons ready to tear flesh and tendon .. and the quivering of your protagonist ... teetering on that edge between depression and hope ... fear ... that's what i feel ... depression is such a terrible mental and emotional illness that robs and destroys lives ... well done Lisa .. there much courage in this poem ... smooth flow to it .. i was drawn in easily ... very emotive .. its vulnerable and keeps it real .. nice to meet you! I noticed a review you left on another poet. peace and love!
E.

[Lisa C]

Thanks for the lovely comment and read, nice to meet you too ;-)

[Shambhavi]

It gave me goosebumps while reading this! It's a really powerful poetry and I love this