I Narrowly Escape Insanity On A Daily Basis - A Story Of Depression Poem by shannon wright

I Narrowly Escape Insanity On A Daily Basis - A Story Of Depression

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My heart askew and my brain out of place
I narrowly escape insanity on a daily basis
fuzzy clouds of sorrow and regret
that I lay my head on each night
unable to concentrate on anything but my pulse
I will myself to numbness, nothingness
in a walking coma, I hear voices but no words
I see faces but don’t recognize my reflection.
I want to scream but haven’t the energy,
so instead I bury myself under my blankets of despair
and pray that the world will go away.
12-23-07
by shannon flanders

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
David Kowalczyk 07 January 2008

Another amazing poem. How many days have I also felt, 'I want to scream but don't have the energy.'?

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Chelsea Brink 05 January 2008

It's nice to hear from someone else feeling it too-great expression.

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Stephanie J. Demartino 05 January 2008

Shannon, this poem describes my daily life right now. Loved it! Thank you for sharing.

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Sandy nobody 23 December 2007

your poem tells exactly what depression feels like..shannon

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