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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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I have a sword of Damocles Hanging o'er my head It is linked to my depression And fills me up with dread Sometimes the thread is tenuous It wavers and is thin Then I call upon my friends To reel this monster in I find that talking poetry Can keep the doom at bay But if my friends do not respond It's difficult to stay I never know from day to day What severs this fine cord But often in my head I hear The crashing of the sword At times I look and think that I Should cut the thread and go Precipitate the ending While it grieves me to do so The thread is strengthened now and then, by unexpected praise In recognition of the struggle That overshadows all my days Everyday I'm waiting For the sword to drop It only takes a tiny thing To spiral down and never stop One day soon I hope and pray When I'm not stabilized by pills I'll look upon this time as growth Know I survived the spills The threat of doom will disappear The sun will shine once more The sword of Damocles will fade I'll stand proud at life's open door I know that I'm high maintenance Yet for now I must depend On words of strong encouragement From those, I would call friend Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. [This message has been edited by Kethry (edited 04-13-2001).] |
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coyote Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 1077 |
Hold on, even to a thread, Kethry. I've found the mood swings of depression to be very much like the weather where I live. It changes daily, often within the same day. Severe episodes are almost incapacitating. But if you use the ups to write, you can also use the downs to write. And please post them here. We will always read, because we know your need.  "I hate quotes, they suck!" |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Thanks coyote, in my need I post the seed redemptions plan of who I am sometimes I write sometimes I fight at times surrender to the night but to know that you are here creates a tie bonded by tears Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Kethry, haven't been where you are couldn't know where you go but poetry many my days has lightened hues deeper than blues. (and maybe that's why we are still here) I've always enjoyed your writing, please continue. Kraw' /:-}== |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Krawdad, it's people like you so loyal and true who help people like me write on in poetry with ties you can bind and settle my mind help keep me here make life less drear. Thank you. Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
You sure spoke to my depression!!!!!! |
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Swamp¤Faeryie Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 393fairyland....of course;) |
This is an awesome write,your whole structure and everything is just perfect you continue to amaze me,esp. lately your poetry has been so excellent. Great job!! samantha much madness is divinest sense,and much sense the starkest madness~Emily Dickinson |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Irish Rose we're two of a kind I speak to your mind when you give praise it lightens my days it anchors me here helps me not to fear you communicate why I must wait we're two of a kind and you speak my mind. Thank you for that Swamp Faeryie. in giving these words means you have heard my sorrow my plight and my endless night that you can share shows that you care I thank you my dear for holding me here. Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
you bring these feelings to light so well. . . the thread will always be strong as long as you have friends. . . like us. . . excellent poem Kethry. . . -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sven, my friend you see the pain in me but holding tight defers the night I can now stay held by your sway that keeps me here casts out all fear in your strength I'll go the length on you depend and call you friend. Thank you so much for all that you do and all that you are. Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
Kethry ... you have a good premise here ... taking a physical thing, such as "the" sword of Damocles and using it to metaphor your own dread and dismay ... encouraging words from others is always a healing patch ... keep writing, but more important (IMHO), keep reading ... not just here, but in the annuls of poetry, history, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, archaeology, and on, and on, and on ... learn what has not been said before, but if it has, say it with your heart ... good poem ... revisit the meter, but a good poem. (and please, call me friend) My calling before me, let quill be my offering; |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Kethry My name is Sue, and like yourself, I too have suffered depression and can so easily relate to this haunting piece of writing you have penned. It sends a chill down my spine whenever I hear of someone suffering from depression and feeling that life isn't worth living. We all have something to give in our lives and I hope that your writing helps you a great deal as I know it has helped me. I have only just this minute finished submitting a poem about depression entitled "A Crippling Illness" and I would be so grateful if you could find the time to read it if you have the chance. Take care and my thoughts are with you......Sue Suetang |
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anonymous albert ?
since 2001-03-23
Posts 2979 |
awesome poem! i really liked it. keep writing  |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
M A Miller to call you friend would gladness send keep me from harm with strengthened arm courage renew between we two learn not to wallow in depression's hollow soon I return to live and learn reduce my sorrow count on the morrow Suetang you have stood where I now stand for ill or good offering, your hand and you have felt the things I feel to know this grounds me makes me more real anonymous albert thank you friend for reaching to send good wishes to me to help set me free tomorrow I'll rise give up my sighs be done with weeping return then to sleeping with rational mind peace once more I will find anchored without cause friendship ceased my wars. Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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