Illness Of Depression Poem by Katie Anon

Battling depression

He tried with all his might

But he just lost the fight



Or was it an illness

One he thought he couldn't mend

And so actually he just chose his own end



For depression saps your energy and joy

Until it becomes less and less

Swallowed by feelings of emptiness



For how do you overcome that?

I'll tell you now it feels impossible

For there is nothing there to fill



And to just ignore it

Or concentrate on happy thoughts

Is not the advice that is sought



As a fellow sufferer

I would so so like to be hear

One day my symptoms will disappear



As although now they consume you

For they do wax and wane

And eventually you won't feel the same



Until then if it all hurts to much

Then call and I'll be there

Even just to stroke your hair



This illness is complex

And it cannot be fought

But treatment can be sought



For the symptoms can be improved

And overtime they may actually fade

But a cure can not just be made



So it can not be overcome just by will

But empathy can help us cope

And understanding can renew hope