Poetry: Depths

How depression feels to me. Originally Created June 13th 2020.

Sit here in your darkness

Feel the void and emptiness

Nothingness

in the depths of your soul

Its cold

After all of your tears fall

and the thoughts that were screaming and belittling you silence

You muster the strength to search

The lighter is found

With hesitation you spark the flame

A subtle light illuminates

Pulling yourself to standing

Even though your body feels heavy as stone

Small steps are made

Your stagger becomes a frantic pace

The light flickers as the air tries to snuff it out

Then suddenly you approach her

A sweet innocent toddler

Crumpled on the ground

Scared for her life

Wipe her tears

Embrace her

Nurture her

Carry her out of the darkness

She is you

Do not lose her again