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An Old Rival Returns
The sadness has returned
settled, nestled
In my chest where a hole was
burnt, rotted
Just its size, but maybe more
surging, heavy
It remembers its old home
numbing, fogging
The tendrils surround my core
swelling, bleeding
Shrapnel of emotional pain
apathy, anxiety
And down, down I've fallen
settled, nestled
In my chest where a hole was
burnt, rotted
Just its size, but maybe more
surging, heavy
It remembers its old home
numbing, fogging
The tendrils surround my core
swelling, bleeding
Shrapnel of emotional pain
apathy, anxiety
And down, down I've fallen
Published 6th Jun 2022
Author's Note
I've had chronic depression all my life. I thought I was doing better recently, but then my world shattered - again.
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Anonymous
6th Jun 2022 8:34am
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6th Jun 2022 9:15am
6th Jun 2022 11:57am
Dear S,
You’ve engrossed your reader in these feelings very well. “Shrapnel of emotional pain apathy, anxiety” is an excellent description of the fallout. I hope this pain will be of short duration. Your write is excellent and welcome to DU.
H🌷
You’ve engrossed your reader in these feelings very well. “Shrapnel of emotional pain apathy, anxiety” is an excellent description of the fallout. I hope this pain will be of short duration. Your write is excellent and welcome to DU.
H🌷
