Darkness That Comes

Depression is a monster

That destroys both heart and soul.

It tortures without mercy

And consumes its victim whole.

It cripples and disables,its opponents

Making life too hard to cope and

It can make each day a nightmare

And leave a person without hope.

Some people feel this sadness

From the time that they are young,

And believe that they are different

And can't be loved by anyone.

It's reinforced by parents

Too depressed themselves to care

For that child they're supposed to love,

But instead forget is there.

Depression can be nurtured

Through violence and neglect

And fists used only to degrade

And words used to reject.

It's hidden in those bullies

Who torture and demean,

Who use their words like weapons

To destroy all self-esteem.

It's fueled by those substances,

That are used to help escape.

From that endless pain depression brings

And that unbearable heartache.

It can cause someone to just give up,

To lose all strength to fight.

It can annihilate one's very soul

And make them take their life.

Yes, Depression is a vulture

That will make anyone its prey.

There is no one who deserves it,

And there is no one to blame.

We don't need to make a judgment,

But we need to be aware

That those who suffer through this pain

Just need the world to care.