*My Own Original Photo.*
Last week, I was inspired to write about a river but today, I was writing about depression. I really am okay. My head is in a good place. Since being at Friendship House and Reality, I’ve never felt so strong. In that way. In May, it was Mental Health awareness month. I know I’m a bit behind but I wanted to share the poem I crafted. So here it is:
Shadows and Light
Trigger Warning: A Poem About Depression
Even when the brightness shines through
Sometimes I still feel like darkness is an old friend
I’m from the shadows but where I’m at is light
Trying to hold on to happiness before I succumb
Feeling myself losing
Even though nothing is wrong
The black holes is what I am choosing
My joy is being strung along
I’m from the shadows
A source of brightness beams from within
I feel myself coming back to the present
The corners of my mouth turn into a grin
As I talk to those who I care about
Shadows were never meant to be
The light is where I’m at
I’m from the shadows but where I’m at is light
My heart no longer feels tugged on or tight
I’m able to enjoy life around me
Setting myself free
From the darkness that I overcome
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