The Perks of Depression

That thing Longo was talking about... she said she liked it.

In front of my eyes

There is nothing,

Only the salt of memory.

Breathing retains difficulty

As I pass greyly through.

He’s lemon juice in my water,

Filling my nose, drowning my face

In a million golden excuses.

My mind immersed in snow,

I am liquid silver,

I am breathing shards of ice.

Reality is a crowd

Of congregated teenagers

Comparing self-diagnosed,

Self-imposed, self-fulfilling

Mental disorders.

Pride is in a prozac prescription;

They’re all maroon anyway.

Test tubes suck me dry,

Implementing a fear I never knew,

Turning me to a stone of red:

Eyes wide, mouth blinded.

Reviews

[Perry]

The metaphors you use are very striking and different. I really like your originality and perspective, I feel I can relate, as I read this it was like reading emotions and feelings deep within that I haven't surfaced yet. thanks for sharing your work is really awesome!

[John Stussy]

This was an interesting perspective on a supposedly somewhat-common emotion. I enjoyed reading this, the flow was excellent and your take on depression made me consider how I see it myself. Well done.

[Drake Hyman]

this was the best thing i have read since I haven't been on here in months.
"Reality is a crowd
Of congregated teenagers
Comparing self-diagnosed,
Self-imposed, self-fulfilling
Mental disorders."
I am going to use that quote in a conversation tomorrow.