Here Comes the Deep
Stop Running
The Deep is always with me
Tied tighter than a shadow
Embrace familiar as a kiss.
It slides behind my eyes
Stealing sparkles soaking joy
Speaking its truth with subtle hiss.
From outside it seems I function
Collected calm involved with life
Inner me is dodging from its touch.
Despair, depression? Whatever you say
Naming isn’t cure or balm
Sinking into it and sleeping wouldn’t take much
Who and why? How do I fight it?
Does it matter if I stop?
Sink into cold and final embrace?
I’ve known contentment, joy and laughter
Know also fear and hope and pain
The Deep swallows futures and leaves no trace.
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Judey Kalchik
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Comments (18)
Keep the sparkles alive, please!!
This is so well written Judey! Absolutely captivating.
Excellent poem… really like: “ Speaking its truth with subtle hiss. From outside it seems I function Collected calm involved with life Inner me is dodging from its touch. Despair, depression? ” Thought provoking!
Well-wrought! It's an eternal struggle, I think, and we've all our different ways of dealing with it! “Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche
Beautiful, Judey! Loved this. Felt it to my core.
This is masterful - a gorgeously eloquent window into a place of deeply felt experience. Thank you for sharing this lovely piece!
Beautifully written. Almost like the feeling of powerlessness.
Another poem to get one thinking. Good job.
There are so many powerful lines here, Judey, but "Naming isn't cure or balm" speaks volumes.
"Naming isn't cure or balm" That line was so deep. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
This is vulnerable and beautifully put, Judey. Sending big hugs.
This is intense, Judey. It is one of your very best creative works. Definitely worthy of Top Story.
I can relate. Hugs, Ms Judey
It slides behind my eyes This line is beautiful in a sad way. So heartfelt and emotional, I felt the pain and fear Love this
I’ve known contentment, joy and laughter Know also fear and hope and pain The Deep swallows futures and leaves no trace.Loved this
😔Last line works very well! And these lines stood out to me the most, Judey. “From outside it seems I function Collected calm involved with life Inner me is dodging from its touch.” Poignant and I’m sure relatable for many. Take care too..it’s a wild world out there. 😊
Powerful poem...
Wow, this is hauntingly beautiful and powerfully raw. The imagery of "The Deep" as an ever-present shadow is striking, and the way it juxtaposes internal struggle with external composure is so impactful. A thought-provoking piece that truly resonates.