Redux
the light slowly leaving
dolor creeping into this blank space in my head
swallowed up in this ever-deepening gray haze minimizing my liveliness
pitch-blackness, my old friend, immobilizing me again
no energy, desire, motivation or strength
this thick sadness creates a loneliness where hope can’t creep in
courage oozes away
one drop after another of life leaking to somewhere it can’t return from
goals left to die in the waves of this depression
silent tears pitching between wet, heavy sobs
an aching all-encompassing deep pain leaving invisible scars
severe despondency and dejection
i doubt life can go on
it’s a reality in my head not worth living
escape from that which continually pulls me down feels impossible
this devastating extreme of the opposite of happy
it feels like i’m stolen from me
i feel over
Beautiful piece very well written with great descriptive phrases. Yes, at times we all have out triggers. I certainly understand it Susi. Big hugs and lots of love. ❤️🤗🥰
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Grateful for your love and support, Joni! Thanks so much! ❤ Hope you are well!
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I am thank you dear Susi. I went to WA to visit my daughter and three adopted grandchildren. We then took my husband’s dad to the Oregon coast for a week. Soon to be home. ❤️🤗❤️🌹
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Glad to hear it, Joni! Oh, wonderful. It was a fun trip then. 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your stay!
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You describe the plunge into darkness so well. I hope it is passing.
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Thanks, VJ. It’s from quite a few years ago. That time period was very dark for me but life is different now. Thanks for your concern. ❤
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Good to hear, Susi. You’re welcome
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Wow! This is so intense. ❤❌❤
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Glad you felt it, Carolyn! 🙂 ❤
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❤❌❤
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Brava, Susi! The depth of this piece is amazing.
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Thank you, Eugenia! ❤
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You’re most welcome, Susi! 😊
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Sadness as smooth as silk.
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Wow, nice way of describing it. Thanks!
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This is such an emotional poem Susi. Heartbreaking.
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❤ Having witnessed it, and to an expected experienced it myself, yes it is. Thank you, Sadje.
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