The Guy Under Depression's Grip -a poem
The Guy Under Depression's Grip
He may seem happy on the surface
His personality may reveal contentment
He'll communicate, he'll laugh
He'll make it look like he's completely alright
But inside he's dying
Inside this "happy guy" is contemplating death
Every night he prays to God to release him from depression's grip
He may seem happy on the surface
But you wouldn't believe what thoughts go on inside his mind
He knows he has a purpose
But inside he's crying
His depression continues to have an overwhelming grip on his soul
But no one really knows
He looks like a typical guy
He's had his fair share of heartbreak
He may seem fine
He may seem alright
But if you were him
You'd realize that inside he's breaking
Inside he's fragile
Inside he's scared of what lies next
But everyday he's still fighting
Day in, day out he fights
He fights to survive with his depression's grip
At times he's optimistic and happy
But other times he's broken and shattered
He's constantly debating between life and death
He's constantly battling with his personal angels and demons
He's constantly questioning his meaning
He knows he's strong
But he always wonders how long until he falls in the pit of his deep, dark depression again
Plenty of times he just wants to hide in a hole
You wouldn't believe how he just wishes to die
And how he never wants to be seen by anyone again
But regardless with how he feels
Regardless of the emotional rollercoaster that he goes on
He'll continue to press on
He'll continue to fight
With patience and perseverance he knows that he'll overcome depression's grip
With patience and perseverance he knows that he'll conquer this hold
-Nick Wolf 9/5/2013
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- The Girl With A Mask (Pt. 1) - a poem
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Comments
- Author
Thank you Rose for your encouraging words. I'm glad to know that you were inspired by and are able to relate to this poem. Keep your head up! One day at a time. Keep on Keepin On.
-Nick
Wow this poem is beautiful and powerful. When reading this it brought tears to my eyes. I had a friend that struggled with depression, I remember he called me up late one night and told me that he was planning to end it all that night. It was terrifying. Depression is scary and terrifying. My friend never went through with it however which is a blessing. Your poem reminded me of my own past hurts and pain as well as my friends pain and struggles. Reading your poem I got a sense of darkness that engulfs a person but near the end you offer the reader hope and as a reader I am reassured that me you my friend, we are going to be okay. Because you hold on and you conquer it. Thank you so much. Keep on holding on and never ever let go. Thank you for this. Reading this was powerful and healing. When you find hope you give hope. Your words are power!
- Author
Wow. It's encouraging to know that this poem helped you and that you can relate to it. Depression is not fun. As I personally know, because I've recently been diagnosed with it. Anyways, thanks for giving your feedback.
-Nick
Thank you for this.