I am nothing, but an obsolete freak
Leading a life so petty and meek
I wander about, in my own little hell
Formed of the smiles of those doing well
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I am glad of your note too. This was written about three years ago. Depression caused by the fear of rejection is very distressing and you have expressed it with depth and honesty. I admire your introspective courage. Poets such as Lowell and Plath dared to express their inner fears. Perhaps your writing about them created a catharsis. It certainly created a very favourable impression on me. Well done.
Wow...what a powerful write...I am so glad that you shared this on with us..it is remarkable....reading your pain sharing it with you..hopfully will help you....to know and understand that we have all felt like this at one stage or another...aandd you have penned it perfectly Annette.