DEALING WITH DEPRESSION
 

In a flash the whole scene changes,
from bright, and so full of fun,
my entire world re-arranges,
as darkness covers my sun.

Another time of panic and fear,
as darkness clouds my eyes,
it goes on for days and years,
who hears my silent cries?

Depression pulls at my mind,
won't let me ever be free,
every happiness I ever find,
it will always seek and find me.

Each time it lasts forever,
pulling me so deep within,
it seems as if it will never,
let me find myself again.

I try so hard it seems,
to be alert for the signs,
and in my hopes and dreams,
my whole being intertwines.

Am I wrong, am I right?,
what did I ever do wrong?
as I stay awake the night,
I feel as if I don't belong.

Oh, I ask, Master of my being,
help me to be strong and fight,
and for what I'm feeling and seeing,
let this be my last sleepless night.
 

©Written by: Ed Kassirer
January 7, 2001