Depressed by auntietk
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Depressed
You say
"I'm fine
Just busy"
But when pushed
The truth comes out
Not fine
Not at all
Depressed
Distant
Disconnected
Normally a chatterbox
These days you are
Taciturn
Withdrawn
Uncommunicative
When I asked
"Do you want me to
Leave you alone?"
You said, "No!
Don't go!"
And so I kick your ass
Distract you
Ask you questions
And every day I tell you
I love you
I can't hang in
Forever
At this level
But I won't just
Go away
If I don't
Take care of myself
First
I'll have
Nothing left to give
Getting nothing in return
I must cut back
But I will still
Be here for you
Never doubt it
You know how much
I would like to
Make it all better
But I have no
Magic wand
All I can do
Is stand here
And be your friend
And that's exactly
Where you'll find me
..........
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Comments (29)
Faemike55
Been there on both sides! not fun either way! Excellent writing and so very very true!
wysiwig
When the night has come And the land is dark And the moon is the only light we'll see No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid Just as long as you stand, stand by me ....Ben E. King An ear, a shoulder and a sincere hug. That's what friends are for. A sad and beautiful poem. Your friend is blessed to have you.
cmolsen2002
Powerful, painful reality, but the hope never leaves..........beautifully written.
barbdennist
You are a friend in the truest sense of the word. Your friend is lucky to have you for a friend. I wish you both well.
beachzz
OH yeah, I SO get this--from EVERY angle. Hurts like hell and yet sometimes, there's not a dang thing we can do but be there. You are a VERY good friend.
cfulton
You have just spoken to me. Given me an insight into things in my life with these words. Thank you. Clive
helanker
This is such a warm and beautiful poem Dear Tara. It is very touching.
Meisiekind
Tara - you are a friend in a million. These words touch deep as I have been there myself... in a huge way and in a deep hole! I had to walk this walk - pulled myself up by the collar and forced myself to seek help... Luckily there are loads of help around... it is a choice... Love you girlfriend! :)
durleybeachbum
You have hit the nail on the head, Tara.
emmecielle
"All I can do Is stand here And be your friend"... these are the words that every person wants to hear! Exceptional poem Tara! :)
violet
Wonderful words......
PD154
Been there done it got the Tee shirt :(...well composed!
flavia49
beautiful!!
elfin14doaks
I had a very close friend how had depression, we went through bouts of this . It hurt watching her go through this all the time. I know how you feel. Great poem, you hit the emotion dead on.
goodoleboy
Stellar, well thought out prose and accompanying image! Not to emphasize the situation, but if you had all of the chronic physical ailments I have, you would be more than just depressed. And, I'm far from being a chatterbox, even on the best of days, so that really doesn't matter. Prozac, anyone?
tizjezzme
Beautifully composed .. expressed so very well. I wonder if I may know this person.
orig_buggy
awesome ..but yet soooo true!
three_grrr
Such strong and loving words. Something I have to remind myself of each time I talk to a friend who is in a very dark place. Thank you for this.
romanceworks
It can be a very dark place where the only light comes from someone who really cares. A very touching poem. CC
hipps13
sweet words, Tara May warm hugs and love, Linda Kaye
Merrylee
Very well written...Yes we just need someone to listen and let it out...I'm still having a hard time...but I take a day at a time...you are someone's special friend.
jascorpio
you are a true friend when needed, and true friends are rare nowadays.
lucindawind
fabulous writing :)
bmac62
Love your writing. It is so easy to read, easy to remember, easy to feel the emotions. Another winner. And you are about to "take care of yourself", at least for a few days. Come back renewed!
AndreiR
Very true... sadly. Beautiful poem!
anahata.c
it hits with a wallop, I know the experience & know how good a friend you are, how you inspire people to do things they haven't done but were simply meant to do, how you stand by them, reach out to them, hold them, etc etc. To be pushed away is hard, yet to not be given an answer is harder. Your poem hits very deep, and it's beautifully written with your usual succinctness and economy of expression. The end is just beautiful—hard truth, real truth. Very powerful, and very true. Hope it doesn't go on forever...
LovelyPoetess
So well written, and so true. Kudos to you for putting this one up for us to enjoy. : )
danapommet
I thought that "VENTERSKROON" was powerful but this is so on point. You have a beautiful way with words. Dana
ontar1
Been there, still there, outstanding work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!