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    Home » Lifestyle » Random » Writing

    Depression

    September 14, 2010 by Jenn 9 Comments

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    It rushes towards me in waves,

    that ocean of melancholy before me...

    tempting, inviting, menacing, threatening.

    At times I am tempted to allow myself to be taken in.

    Overwhelmed; swallowed in the sea of sorrow it offers.

    Strange comfort...

    it promises a feeling of belonging, a sense of understanding.

    This sadness knows me, doesn't judge me, sees me for who I really am.

    Like an old friend whom I secretly hate, but can not remove completely from my life.

    I've been down this road before.

    Standing in front of this ocean of sadness.

    Watching the waves crash onto the shore...

    I have a decision to make.

    I always have a decision.

    I can allow myself to be swept away, carried out to sea...

    Enveloped in the warm embrace of a thousand tears...

    the saltiness lifting me, carrying me farther and farther away...

    Or I can walk away,

    leaving the waves crashing onto the sand...

    moving onward, forward,

    with my back to the dull ache of grief,

    not looking back...

     

     

    photo: weheartit.com

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    Jenn, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a single woman who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible. Whether it be through sharing new recipes, sharing her dating stories, or encouraging people to embrace adventure and travel, she aims to inspire people to live full, happy and authentic lives.

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    1. Tommy Samson

      September 14, 2010 at 8:36 am

      This your work Jenn?

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      • Jenn

        September 14, 2010 at 9:10 am

        Yup, my little poem that was running through my head last night.

        Reply
    2. Style Maniac

      March 05, 2011 at 10:12 am

      Wonderful work on so many levels, Jenn.

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    3. Galit Breen

      March 05, 2011 at 2:00 pm

      Your words are gorgeous. Haunting. But gorgeous. And the photo is a perfect, too!

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    4. Rita

      March 05, 2011 at 10:59 pm

      I find writing my best therapy..especially when my thoughts are depressing. Often times I feel as you have written...powerful thoughts.

      Reply
    5. Writerly Wanna Be

      May 21, 2011 at 11:10 am

      Very well done with a tough emotionn. Poetry requires such precise word choices, and you did just that.

      Reply
    6. Theresa

      May 21, 2011 at 11:22 am

      Great piece, you capture some of the feelings and sensations that accompany depression very nicely. Beautiful.

      Reply
    7. Kelly

      May 21, 2011 at 6:48 pm

      I like this "This sadness knows me, doesn’t judge me, sees me for who I really am."

      Reply
    8. Yvonne Salvatierra

      May 22, 2011 at 1:55 am

      Depression is my "monster" I liked this very much! I came by way of RDC!

      Reply

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