Depression
Is the demon
I must battle
Everday;
I think
I've slain
The dragon,
But it still
Won't go away;
It's with me
Upon waking,
It slips
Into my sleep,
I try
My best
To hide it,
But it won't
Stay buried deep;
Happiness
Is fleeting,
I chase it
In my dreams;
Most days
I feel
I'm lucky
If I
Hold back all
The screams;
Living's not
An easy task,
I know
This world
Is marred,
But someone
Please explain
To me,
How living
Got so hard;
I do not
Ask for pity--
That's not
What I demand,
I only hope
That somehow,
You will try
To understand.

PKD
1999

I like it! Thank you for sharing. Depression hits the lives of so many people in North America- everyone has to know someone that has been pricked by it.

Sounds like you know me personally! Great job in explaining it....

Dianna

Another great one Pam

Thanks!

So well written, and the feeling so well captured! We've all been there...especially with the world situation the way it's been..

So real and relatable.

Harly, that is beautiful and it captures the Depressive Disorders perfectly! I dealt with so many when I had my practice and every single one of them would tell you this describes exactly what they felt and dealt with every day!

When did you meet me? Very well could be me as this is how I feel most times. Try to bury it and not talk about it but is always there. Thanks for posting this.