A Lifetime of Regrets

Visitations from an Old Friend

I was doing fine until you arrived at the door
You did not let yourself in at first to explore

I hide into the room
But you surround the house as you loom

I can't get out since you were there
I stay alone to appease my affair

Then on my window, you appeared
It's all abrupt so I find it weird

I let you in since you are part of my past
"How are you, old friend?" I asked

Then those days dawned on me
How you came into my life
Hugged me into your tight embrace
Listened to my mournings
Caressed my teary cheeks
Spoke to me whenever I'm alone

"It's been a while since I last saw you."
Then I wondered, why did I leave you

Then those dark days encircled me
You obscured my view
Told me many lies
Blamed me many times
Made me cry many nights
Persuaded me against my will

Why are you here all of a sudden, my friend?
Or is it right that I call you my friend?

Yet I can't tell if I'm still sane talking to you

You're just a shadow
A fraction of me

You're a reflection
I always see in the mirror

You're a visitor
For certain seasons

You exist
But I ignore

I don't want your presence
But you're a part of me

We're twins
With different names

My name is Victim
And you are Depression