JUBILEE

WITH GOD'S HELP

When depression pulls me down
It's a wall you cannot breach
I feel as if I am going to drown
And there's no light that I can reach

There's nothing you can say or do
To bring me out of this dark abyss
A miry pit of sticky dark goo
There'll be signs that somethings amiss

I will want to keep to myself
Ignore the phone and hibernate
My books will remain on the shelf
I no longer enjoy them--I am irate

Please don't ever give up on me
Writing me off as no longer a friend There is a strong possibilty
That I will soon be on the mend

My bed will become my new home for now
The drapes will be drawn to darken the room
I don't know when I'll get better or how
Right now I'm living in doom and gloom

One thing I've learned is tomorrow's a new day
The darkness could very well end
Please let the light come in I pray

It would most definitely be a godsend

I do not care to hear well-intentioned advice
Just give me a hug and let me know you care
Depression comes with a very high price
Sometimes, it seems it's more than I can bear

It appears some days I drop friends like flies
Just because they do not understand
Regardless, I'll do my best to look for blue skies

With God's help, I am going to win this battle

©️2021 Suzanna Jayne Mullins