Dear Depression

My open Letter to my depression

DEAR DEPRESSION,

Thank you for always being by my side
No matter what I do, you´re always on my mind
A friend like you is really hard to find
I guess you´re just one of a kind

Whenever I´m feeling low
You just turn up and show
Me thinks I don´t want to know
But why though?... I thought you were my friend and not my foe...

Whenever I´m feeling good
You say "Stop that, instead you should
start thinking about the things that could
go wrong"...with things like this you ruined my whole childhood...

So stop taking all my energy...
Stop putting your hands on me!
There used to be light now darkness is all I see...
Since I met you nothing´s like it used to be.

I just want to lock myself behind my door
Because nothing can satisfy me anymore
Sports,Friends, and Food all Things I once adored
lost their meaining, leaving me feeling bored...

But wait... there is more than that
like I´m really really mad
at you for all the tears I shed
making me feel so sad, wasting days and days in bed

Thanks to you everything tastes the same...
Pizza,Burgers,Rice and Noodels - everything tastes the same...
You know how bad that is? It´s driving me insane
Thanks to you I have to cover up my sleeves in shame

A new Scar on my body and that everyday
Eventhough I say so; I`m not okay
So lost I can´t see a reason to stay
Please DEPRESSION why won´t you go away...?

When you say I´ve lost my hope you definitly not wrong...
But look I´m still alive... And one day I´ll be strong
enough to beat you... And it doesn´t matter how long
it takes, I have to keep on... My time has to come!


sincerely,
 your best friend...

Reviews

[R.M.C]

Rally enjoyed this piece. Liked the way it was worded, as if you could actually talk to your Depression like it's someone who follows you around, gives you the hope that it can be reasoned with and held back. After all, with no hope, there's no fight and no recovery. Glad you kept it simple and din't try to overplay it or romanticize it - best to treat it as it is. A really relatable piece.

[Light]

I tried my best; so thank you.
Glad you liked it !

[Christy the Poetic Hear..]

It's a vey creative way to talk about depression. All the symptoms you described are real. Wonderful writing!!!!!

[Light]

Wow, thanks for that nice comment! :)

[Christy the Poetic Heart]

You're very welcome !!!!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Light, depression is no one's friend, that's for sure. Though you may struggle now and those negative thoughts infiltrate everything, and at times you feel hopeless, it will pass. All things pass. And when it does, you will appreciate far more the feelings of contentment and happiness. Your letter, well written.

Chris

[Light]

thanks... I really believe and hope that you are right!!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Hey hi again thanks for entering this lovely piece into my competition, good luck x

[Riddhi]

I really liked this piece..Because every single line , i can feel it...Smewhere , i was identifying myself with the narrator..You are actually a talented writer because you wrote the entire piece without losing your rhythm and flow...Just small correction in para 3 , line 3 , there should be things instead of thinks..I hope you will correct it..I am really eager to read more of your writings..
Keep on writing and yes depression can be overcome , even though it is hard , its not impossible..
Riddhi..

[Light]

Oh thanks,didn´t notice it. I correct it now!

Feels good to hear that you liked it and could feel it! And thanks for the compliment
(about the depression...I´m working on it)

[Riddhi]

I am happy that my review brought happiness to you..

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

thanks so much for entry into my current competition. this is a strong poem and i like the way you wrote to your depression as your ever near friend. this is a very clever poem. good luck xx

[Light]

Glad to hear that! Thanks ~

[Onlyme]

Beautiful written and expressed with heartfelt emotions. And so relatable and so true. Where you are just wanting to be left alone and be happy. And not having that dark shadow follow your ever moves. But just for the sunshine to shine properly forever. More good days and more power to you.

[Light]

Thank!... feels good to hear that...

[sette]

very nice poem i like the recipient of this letter telling it to go away and end the misery.

[Light]

thank you... !

[sette]

you are welcome

[April Blue]

Wow, this is really beautiful. I can understand what you are going through my friend, I know that I have had plenty of days like that.. I hope and pray that this depression doesn't keep you down...