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They say
They say depression is temporary,
But they know nothing of this weight I carry.
They say It's all in my head,
But they don't know I'm hanging on by a thread.
They say it's not that hard and I should just smile,
But they don't know that my brain is like a judge and I'm always on trial.
They say staying positive and thinking happy thoughts is a must,
But they don't know that this isn't Neverland and I'm all out of pixie dust.
They say talking about my feelings is a way to seek attention from others,
But they don't know that blankets aren't the only things used as covers.
They say happiness is a choice that only I can make,
But they don't know that I am about to break
But they know nothing of this weight I carry.
They say It's all in my head,
But they don't know I'm hanging on by a thread.
They say it's not that hard and I should just smile,
But they don't know that my brain is like a judge and I'm always on trial.
They say staying positive and thinking happy thoughts is a must,
But they don't know that this isn't Neverland and I'm all out of pixie dust.
They say talking about my feelings is a way to seek attention from others,
But they don't know that blankets aren't the only things used as covers.
They say happiness is a choice that only I can make,
But they don't know that I am about to break
Published 8th Jun 2020
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8th Jun 2020 12:14pm
8th Jun 2020 12:25pm
"They say it's not that hard and I should just smile,
But they don't know that my brain is like a judge and I'm always on trial."
Powerful line.
But they don't know that my brain is like a judge and I'm always on trial."
Powerful line.
9th Jun 2020 2:47am
It sounds feasible that happiness is a choice we make but depression can be short or long term.
I do know that much.
I do know that much.
9th Jun 2020 2:50am
Girl.... the 3rd stanza nailed it. My brain is my worst enemy (at times). Relentless in it's negative badgering.
Stay strong. I am so proud of you.
Stay strong. I am so proud of you.
12th Jun 2020 8:47pm
13th Jun 2020 6:55pm
The trial part really got me. Our own brains are judge, jury, and have the power to be executioner. Battling depression is like loosing a trial in your own head, it can be a death sentence. Very well done.
