Open Poetry #39 |
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gypsyheartx Member
since 2006-02-09
Posts 104Istanbul-Turkey/U.S.-Maryland |
Very personal poem I just wrote and wanted to see what you thought- derives from years of struggling with depression. We must come out of the dark sometime Why does your heart jump so When I step a faulty step, Or look out windows wrong. With your head in your hands I see what it’s like to be the mother of Disgrace; The father of all things Troublesome; I’ll smile again knowing that inside of you I am what you’re lacking, Pretending to see solutions to problems So intricately wound, Into the very breath we breathe And the air we ever so slowly regret swallowing. Maybe to you I’m just another statistic And I will never be whole In your eyes Till light breaks upon stranded shadows And I am me again. |
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shirtless Member
since 2006-04-29
Posts 359 |
interesting it deals with reactions to depression as much as depression itself i can feel you being watched and I feel the edginess of the situation intense poem and thanks for your generous comments on my poetry |
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gypsyheartx Member
since 2006-02-09
Posts 104Istanbul-Turkey/U.S.-Maryland |
Thank you very much... I did try to incorporate both aspects of depression in the poem since they have both affected me equally. You're very welcome for the comments, I really like your style. ~Miranda~ |
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FNG Member
since 2006-02-07
Posts 477 |
Hi, I was clinically depressed too. Maybe will be again. I like the way you bring Depression to life here. Enjoyed. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Stepping out of the darkness, acknowledging it rather than denying it...is in itself, a powerful step towards self acceptance and wholeness. Kudos to you. And thank goodness there are medicines that treat true depression. This comment comes from one who hates taking medicines. LOL. |
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gypsyheartx Member
since 2006-02-09
Posts 104Istanbul-Turkey/U.S.-Maryland |
FNG- I hope you are feeling better, and stay that way. Depression is the true test of our souls strength. Simply the hardest thing I've come across in life so far. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem, thank you. ~Hugs~ Miranda |
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gypsyheartx Member
since 2006-02-09
Posts 104Istanbul-Turkey/U.S.-Maryland |
Midnitesun- Thank you very much, and you are right about taking that step out of the darkness. I personally agree with you, I hate medicine but I'm very glad it's there . Poetry is my medicine... Take care. ~Hugs~ Miranda |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
feeling this, deeply and personally I know |
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gypsyheartx Member
since 2006-02-09
Posts 104Istanbul-Turkey/U.S.-Maryland |
passing shadows- thank you i'm glad it's personal to you. ~Miranda~ |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
This is a truly 'important' poem on multiply (nested) levels!.... particularly for those of us who have been 'oft locked in the dance with the 'black wolf' (depression)....I have always written 'BECAUSE of' it....but, have NEVER been able to write 'ABOUT' it. I am so very, very glad this fine 'poetic voice' has both the courage and talent to do so! This 'write' will mean so much to all of us who have 'been there'! |
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