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Depression (in Eight Parts)
Published: 2014-06-10 05:27:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 15252; Favourites: 787; Downloads: 0
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I.I took a walk once, and
Depression walked alongside me.
"I want to be alone," I told him.
"I know," he replied,
"Why do you think I'm here?"
II.
"I have a plan,"
Depression said to me.
"Not today," I said.
"I'm tired."
He frowned and asked,
"How did you know my plan?"
III.
I gave the weekend over to Depression
but he took three days
instead of two.
"Think of it as an investment," he said.
"And maybe I'll let you have a Friday night
without regrets."
IV.
Fallen to the floor
I look up and see
he's smiling at me.
"You know what they say
about old dogs."
He's doing this on purpose,
I know he is-
and it's working.
"They can't learn new tricks?"
I asked, playing my part.
"No," he replied,
"They die."
V.
I walked away,
my Trials and Tribulations
defeated behind me.
Depression followed,
but even he took a moment
and whistled low.
"I don't think much of you, but
those were some big guys."
I answered honestly:
"What were they,
compared to you?"
VI.
I looked Depression in the eye
staring without pardon or pause.
"Stop that," he said.
"Why," I asked,
"You nervous?"
He looked away
and said nothing.
VII.
Depression smiled at me
And I smiled back.
"You can't win,"
he told me.
"Winning's not the point,"
and I took my turn on the board.
"The point is to keep playing."
He laughed
but said nothing.
"Your move,"
I told him.
VIII.
I look beside me and see
that Depression and I
never once lost stride.
He's still here,
still with me.
"Who knows," he said.
"Maybe you’ll grow old one day.
We'll sit on rocking chairs,
cursing one another,
still playing our little game."
He smiled, and maybe I did too.
"Better yet," I told him.
"Maybe you won't be around at all."
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Brilliant work, well done on a well deserved DD
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Thank you so much, that's very kind. ^___^
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I'm glad you thought so. 
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Wow, that's amazing. Loved the ending !
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Thank you! I was worried it would appear a little slapped-on, as it were. I'm glad it worked out. Thanks for reading. C:
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Thank you so much for this! Bringing out some hope ^^
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That is a true compliment indeed. Thank you so much for reading.
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you are very welcome 
and thank you so much for sharing your thoughts upon the matter ^^ its warming my heart and giving hope for a brighter future
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Thank you so much for thinking so. ^^
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I've also personalized my depression, her name was Lessie.
BUT it's know about me, but about you and your splendid poem. With a hand on my heart I can truly say it's the best thing I've read in some time. I love the idea of a dialogue and the 'fight' going on. I'm glad I've clicked on it on Daily Devation (congratulations, btw.!) 
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This is very deep and true I like it a lot!!
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Thank you so much!
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Being one who prefers imagery to words I rarely read but these words paint a picture so visible it really impressed me. Excellent writing and description of the emotional journey attached to the illness.
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Thank you so much! I truly enjoy it when I get someone who says, "I don't usually read on this site" because I think that's one of the highest compliments you can pay a writer. Thank you for reading. C:
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a truth to a point. some people fail to concur their depression.
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They say to write what you know, and this is what I know. This is my truth. Thank you for reading. c:
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Powerful, and potent... having recently emerged from depression myself, I thank you for your gift of hope.
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I thank you for the gift of such words, and I wish you well on your travels. C:
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The season has been good as a wayfarer! I hope it is much the same for you.
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I'm not sure how early on I started crying in this poem, but I already knew it would be perfect by the time I started. This is a magnificent piece, congratulations on an absolutely deserved DD. <3
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That is such an amazing compliment that I don't know what I could say. Just, thank you, and thank you so much for reading.
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Well, thank you for writing it. (:
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High praise indeed.
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"Winning's not the point,"
and I took my turn on the board.
"The point is to keep playing."
"Maybe you won't be around at all."
Well done.
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I try. Or rather, on this one, I didn't really, it all came out rather naturally. Either way, thanks. :3
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Very kind of you, thanks. C:
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Thank you, I appreciate you reading it. ^^
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I really needed this in my life right now. Thank you so much for sharing this with the world; it's beautifully and accurately detailed.
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I've been getting that a lot, and it is truly moving to see so many people relate to this piece. Thank you for reading, and I'm glad that this poem could've helped in any way.
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This is wonderful, truly
I love the characterisation of Depression and how you bring awareness to the fact that Depression is something that's a part of someone, not just something they feel and can be brushed away. It's a very serious thing and more people need to understand that. But as with your beautiful poem, there is always a way to hope, and I think more people need to learn that too
So thank you for this masterful, and rather charming piece, on the subject.
As someone who has learned to live with depression and rather like the poem, made him a companion.
I tend to take each day individually though, I find its easier
Everyday I decide to do something to keep him in his corner, so to speak, like draw something adorable or watch a happy film. But sometimes, I do value his companionship, if it weren't for him, I wouldn't be writing nor would I be the person I am today
And there are times when he plays a good move, but I've learned to deal with it when he does.
So another thanks for this piece, as I feel it's one of the first I am truly able to relate too
I must show this to my friends, I hope they can learn from this in terms of my own Depression
And congrats on the DD, it is well deserved
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There was a very difficult part of my battle where I didn't want to lose my Depression because I thought without him, I wouldn't be as good a writer as I am. Dunno if that sentiment's really changed, I only know that I had to find a new way of living or perish. It was said rather eloquently, if I can find the right quote... ah, here it is:
"The only alternative to coexistence is codestruction." -Jawaharlal Nehru
And really, that sums up a lot of how I feel about depression. Life in general, really. Thank you for reading, thank you so much, and if you do show it to your friends, I hope they can learn something new. If we all were just a little kinder to each other, it wouldn't take much to change the world. Thanks again. C:
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love you for reading it. c:
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A very moving piece of work. Wow. Actually brought tears to my eyes.
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