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Feeling Blue

Depression's Cruel Onset

By Misty RaePublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Feeling Blue
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A vengeful torrent,

Washing away all I am,

Nothing left but "blue."

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Misty Rae

Author of the best-selling novel, I Ran So You Could Fly (The Paris O'Ree Story), Chicken Soup For the Soul contributor, mom to 2 dogs & 3 humans. Nature lover. Chef. Recovering lawyer. Living my best life in the middle of nowhere.

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  1. Heartfelt and relatable

    The story invoked strong personal emotions

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  • Rick Henry Christopher 3 years ago

    Well done.

  • Reading subscribers this morning. A whole lot of blue! Powerful💙

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    You worded so beautifully something that happens to many of us ❤️

  • Heather Hubler3 years ago

    Sadly so relatable. That second line got me. Well done :)

  • D-Donohoe3 years ago

    Sad but awesome!

  • Conor Darrall3 years ago

    I feel this. Beautiful x

  • C. H. Richard3 years ago

    Love that first line, " A vengeful torrent" So much said in 3 lines 💙 Beautiful💙

  • Nani3 years ago

    This is really good. It displays real emotion and is relatable.

  • Babs Iverson3 years ago

    Fabulous!!! Loving it!!

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    This is great.

  • Glad you shared this

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