In a world where we feel forsaken and abandoned,
A barren land bleaked with loneliness, forgotten, forlorn
A life so hopeless and full of desolation.
A whole generation plagued by an epidemic called depression.
An illness that took the lives of many.
Yet still misunderstood, dismissed as laziness aplenty.
Loving parents lose daughters and sons,
Still no cure, incomprehensable not even one can understands.
They've scoured books, devoured dictionaries, seeking words to describe how they really feel,
Yet none can mend a soul like them, too broken to heal, too shattered to fix it still.
But then you came, a beacon so bright,
on this dim and narrow path I called life,
A glimmer of hope in a world so dark, where it all seems filled with wrath and strife.
Be strong and make sure to guard your light,
Growing it ever more intense โimpairing a sight,
Let it shine brighter than any stars and sun,
Help them light up their way till the darkness around them are gone.
For souls that dwells in void like mine,
I cherished the warmth it gives and provides,
In a world not built for us to live, rather just merely for us to survive.
Yet remain cautious of those who'd dim your glow,
Leaving you cold, it's unkind โ I know.
But keep your flames burning with passion,
Nurture it, share it wisely like a precious ration,
For your light is a beacon of hope,
Guiding those lost in darkness, away from ending their lives hanging on a rope.
Excellent poem! Full of kindness, hope and shining generous good light. Keep up the good work, the star of kindness are watching and bless you
Sandra, your kind words truly moved me. I'm so glad the hope and light in this poem reached youโit's exactly what I wanted to share. Your encouragement inspires me to keep writing and spreading positivity. Thank you for your support and for shining your own light!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
As a person who has had major depressive episodes, from a family in which depression is common, I emphasize alot with this work. Such a stellar poem you capture it so well. Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem
Kevin, I deeply appreciate your words. Knowing this poem resonates with someone who's faced depression means so much. It's a tough journey, and I'm honored it spoke to you. Thank you for sharing your connectionโit inspires me to keep writing with compassion and hope.