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JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2014-01-13 08:11 AM

don’t ask
why she is so depressed
there are no answers
I mean
there’s no clear-cut
way to answer that question
besides
it might send her into a deeper blackness
for you see
depression is like a slow
moving storm
it just is
it creeps upon her
those of you who are immune from depression
become frustrated
trying to understand her blackness
lassitude, bleakness and aloneness she goes through
but if you possibly can
make sure you are there if she breaks
through her blackness
she understands
it is difficult being an acquaintance
to a depressed person
still . . .
if you can be her friend
it will be a very compassionate
and righteous thing
if you can be there for her

©January 11, 2014 / Jerry Pat Bolton

If the mob governs, man is ruled by ignorance; if the church governs, he is ruled by superstition; if the state governs, he is ruled by fear.

secondhanddreampoet
Member Ascendant

since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

1 posted 2014-01-13 08:59 AM

Depression is like a 'dark wolf' companion for life. Unsolicited company, but always nearby.

Important 'write' on an 'oft neglected topic.

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2014-01-13 09:05 AM

I've never suffered from it, or if I did it was a fleeting thing, but I know people who do live with it. Depression is an insidious thing which causes you to doubt your own sanity. Thanks for in input, Bruce.

If the mob governs, man is ruled by ignorance; if the church governs, he is ruled by superstition; if the state governs, he is ruled by fear.

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

3 posted 2014-01-13 03:33 PM

Bless your heart for writing this understanding and commforting piece. Depression is everything you say it is and then some.

Lori

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2014-01-13 03:44 PM

I had a feeling you might be able to relate, Lori. Thank you for your kind comments.

If the mob governs, man is ruled by ignorance; if the church governs, he is ruled by superstition; if the state governs, he is ruled by fear.

CastleGuard
Senior Member

since 2003-04-30

Posts 760
Alberta, Canada

5 posted 2014-01-13 07:17 PM

It's like a vortex that sucks you in, not unlike quicksand, and just as difficult to get out of.

Even worse, if you happen to be a parent of someone who has gone thru that.

Well portrayed, Jerry.

CG

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

6 posted 2014-01-13 10:02 PM

Yes, I agree with you, CG, it is what you say it is. Thank you for reading my work being gracious to give your input. Depression is the disease, I have found out, that keeps on giving. Unfortunately.

If the mob governs, man is ruled by ignorance; if the church governs, he is ruled by superstition; if the state governs, he is ruled by fear.

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