I told my mother I was depressed,
And she said- baby, it’s just the blues,
Just like every song has an ending,
This one would waltz right through.
It’s been three years- I’m still “blue”
I told my father I was depressed,
And watched the tears stream down his cheeks,
With a heart heavy with guilt, I said-
Daddy, I will make it through.
I was depressed, yet the one to show strength.
I told my friends I was depressed,
They said- girl! You just need a man;
How could I handle another human soul,
When I could barely deal with mine.
I was depressed, not in need of a man.
I told my brother I was depressed,
He asked if I was bleeding then?
He’s heard girls can go a tad bit off,
When their time of the month appeared.
I said- I’m not bleeding… He didn’t hear.
Dear God…. I am depressed.
Day 2: About me. This poem is in response to December poetry challenge. 31 poems in 31 days.
This is truly superb. I read it three times. Well done. Incredible writing.
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Oh my! Thank you so so much. I appreciate it ❤❤❤
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dearest ameena you are so very welcome you are a wonderful writer xo
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I love this, i love your writing.. and i hate how painful it is. People don’t understand what depression is and how it works.. they just dont get it and you have to act tough for them. But youre strong, and youll make it one day.
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Thank you very much 😊. That is why I write about it a lot. We Need to understand depression exists and what it means for those dealing with it.
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If you are able enough to put on a strong face before whomever know you are strong! of the most unfathomable sort my Friend. Such acts take courage so please tell anyone you know who may be suffering🙏 💕 I had to learn this for self, and reading this dear love Ameena I felt so much light in this darkness you conjured in these short yet beautifully profound verses. 👑🙏💕
✌Biwa &❤ Andestagōnwa
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I really loved this! Depression is something people know about but dont really get, even if your going through it its hard to understand it.
Btw hope your ok 😊
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Thank you very much Batool. I feel like it is something that is spoken about enough and lacks the understanding it needs. BTW, how is your health lifestyle going?
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Its going ok but not as well as it should to be honest. Still a work in progress lol
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Baby steps 😉. All the best.
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Thanks 😊
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Oh wow…heartfelt and touching. I could feel the desperation and frustration of the speaker. Superbly written, Ameena.
Do you mind providing a link to this December poetry challenge? I’d like to give it a shot 🙂
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Thank you Jade 😄. Oh, that is what I was depicting. I just wrote a post on the challenge with all the prompts. Good luck.
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this is beautiful.
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Thank you very much 😊 😊
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Beautifully expressed💓
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Thank you very much Zubiya 😊
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Welcome love 🙂
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❤️
Where might I find the full challenge?
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Thank you 😊. The prompts were sent to me by a friend. I just wrote a post with all the prompts if you’d like to check it out. 🙂
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Thank you!
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Superb evocation of the isolation it brings
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Thank you very much Sir. I am glad you like it 😊
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Great poem!!
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Thank you! 😄😄
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Beautifully written Ameena. It makes me sad but because for many people these different reactions to depression are true, all over the world. For many who suffer from it (as you know) sadness is only a part of it and it’s much than feeling blue or a temporary thing. It’s physical, mental, emotional, it’s not something a pill or doing something else, can necessarily fix. Thanks for drawing attention to this!
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Thank you very much Mandi. This is something I feel is highly ignored and misunderstood by society. Which is a shame considering 1 in 4 gave experienced it at some point.
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Yes I agree.
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Reblogged this on Mandibelle16 and commented:
How we should not respond to depression, by the talented Ameena!
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Thanks for the reblog. 😊
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Oh, this is well done – but what it cost was depression. So artfully put, thanks for your courage and vulnerability.
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Thank you very much. I appreciate it
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❤ you girl ! What an expressive poem . Thanks for being real and showing your heart and touching others the way you do!
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Thank you very much Joy, the feeling is mutual ❤❤❤
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awesome poem. I hope you’re not depressed!
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Ameena, I hope this is not where you are still. Have you been able to go see a professional?
You’ve expressed your despair beautifully. I certainly understand how it feels to be misunderstood, while in that dark place.
Thank you for the follow.
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I love this and I’m sharing. It is so true. I could literally see people saying that to me or to anyone.
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Indeed this is unadulterated divinity. 💕🙏 Praise you Queen.
—and Thank you too Queen Sis for sharing such a masterpiece 😘😘😘
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Thanks sis! It was as if she was speaking a story for every woman.
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OMG! yes. I thought about moments I believed I had forgot. 😪😑🙏
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Thank you very much Miss T. I appreciate your support and the reblog. ❤
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Reblogged this on A Thomas Point of View and commented:
What an incredible post about how people treat depression. So good. Please check it out.
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Reblogged this on You're not alone in this world. and commented:
Amazing post, a definite must read.
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Thank you very much the support. I appreciate it. Take care ❤
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I have been deeply depressed for almost twelve years. I’m told I’m a drama queen. In my case, it’s not “good to be queen.”
This was an excellent post 🙂
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Thank you very Much Laurel for reading this. Do not believe what they say about being a drama queen, take care and stay strong. Have you sought professional help?
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I’ve looked for twelve years. They have ranged from a woman wanting me to read “The Help” (because I’m Southern) so I’d be ashamed of how “we” treated our maids, to a man who made me stand in front of him so he could “just look at me for a few minutes.” I had one tell me to “shoot” Loser.
I finally gave up.
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Well written and felt..
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Thank you very much 😊
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Reblogged this on LoveTrips™ and commented:
Unadulterated divinity.
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Ah, Thank you very much for the reblog. I appreciate the support.
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Eloquent and jarring at the same time…not everyone is equipped to handle this revelation, but depression is real. Seek guidance, ask for help, and knock on a therapist’s door. May blessings abound! ❤
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Thank you very much for taking the time and sharing your thoughts on this. True, not everyone is equipped to handle the revelation. 😊
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It is so painful when no one understands you. Your last statement does it for me; God, I am depressed. I believe that is where my real answers come from
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Reblogged this on Indie Spirit and commented:
Incredible poem about depression and the stigma of mental health.
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Thank you very much for the kind words and Reblog, I appreciate it.
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Beautiful.
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No words can be enough to appreciate your poem.
I am a new blogger.. U can check my site and feel free to follow me back.
Thank u
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Such a well written expressive poem! Would love some thoughts and advice on my first official content piece about ‘a change for the better’ 😊 https://malisehoney.wordpress.com/2017/05/02/a-change-for-the-better/
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Thank you! 😄 will do.
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I really liked your poem. I’d like to share it and say give a few thoughts on my own post, if that’s okay with you.
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It’s absolutely alright by me. Pls do leave a link to your post when you write it, i’ld love to read it.
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You can find your poem shared in this blog post: https://solidwriterblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/10/1306/
Thanks again, and I hope you enjoy!
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