my life is filled with sadness
continuation of sleeplessness
I spent days in serious meditation
my head is filled with unstoppable thoughts
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continuation of suffering in my life
I have nowhere to run to, I feel as if I'm being followed
my thoughts are everywhere as I arrange my life
pondering over whatever is happening around me
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my heart is beating faster than usual
as if I had a terrible nightmare
looking at the life I live, tears flow
every day, I pray, yet nothing changes
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people assume I'm okay
not knowing that I have a lot on my mind
I've become my own adversary
I despise myself and the way I live
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I don't even have the energy to face reality
Sometimes I wish I could sleep forever
I wish to be enthusiastic like others
forgetting all my daily problems
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I was born to make things happen
I was born to help myself and others in need
I was born to make it in life, yet I'm depressed
how do I focus, because I need to step up!
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Gloria Penelope
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I wish I could sleep forever too. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
So many of us can identify with this poem, unfortunately. Often, 'the others' who seem enthusiastic and energetic are also hiding their own pain. Great writing. :)
Depression always has a powerful grip in our lives making us difficult to focus, engage with reality and move forward.
I feel the same way too most of the time. But I've realized that the more I dwell on negativity, it drains my energy. It's not always easy to be enthusiastic. But we can try. 💕