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Melancholy Me

A poem

By Josey PickeringPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Melancholy Me
Photo by Tolga Ahmetler on Unsplash

Waves of melancholy

wash over me

like stormy seas.

I beg for sunlight on the horizon.

One tiny ray of light

to warm the icy cold of sorrow.

I need hope for tomorrow,

But that voice is growing weak.

Barely a whisper left,

How can I help it speak?

I’m drowning in my sadness,

pushed down by madness.

Will I ever get a firm grip on the rescue boat?

Im really struggling just to stay afloat.

There’s a light on the horizon,

but I can’t tell if I’m dreaming

or my mind is scheming.

I’ve just got to swim to the light,

somehow it has to be alright.

Mental Health

About the Creator

Josey Pickering

Autistic, non-binary, queer horror nerd with a lot to say.

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  • ReadShakurrabout a year ago

    Damn

  • Rachel Deemingabout a year ago

    Great use of the storm metaphor. So vivid.

  • Sidra Anjumabout a year ago

    Nice work!

  • Esala Gunathilakeabout a year ago

    There was a satisfaction.

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