“Dear Human,
When sorrow builds a house
inside your mind
don’t let it shake you
beyond what you can bear
Sit somewhere and find out
what the house is made of
get to know where the furniture
came from,
find out why the windows are so fiercely open
Read something uplifting
that empathizes but doesn’t
end in heartbreak
listen to that uplifting music
make love to the art
of patience and at night
leave a glowing lamp
Just know
the lamp is named hope
because when
the house inside you
sits tightly
Hope is ready with dynamics
To break it down
Break it down
to smithereens and
use the dust to build up
another stronger house
for you to get back up again
All you got to do is
You need only to keep it switched on”.
Depression is a disease that has been constantly swept under the carpet in today’s society. But it exists and all one wants to do is just keep going down that dark road instead of seeking help from experts. But I have learn that with determination you will rise out of that dark tunnel.
This poem came as a result of a bitter break up and then consequent sliding into the throes of depression that was difficult to get out of. My family members were never aware of what I was going through as I kept putting up the facade of a strong woman in the midst of it all. It seemed like no matter what, there was no light in the dark of that too long tunnel. But with hope came a new dawn, a new beginning that tomorrow is going to be better. So here I am still standing, still saying to the world to bring it on, give me all you got. I know I can surmount that obstacle in whatever way it comes and so can you who has found yourself in this same situation. Just believe that you can and you will!
xoxo
Victoria
Amazingly written. This was super inspiring. Great work done there. 🙂
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Thank you!
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Lovely poetry, beautifully written. The pictures are used apptly.
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Thank you for dropping by.
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I came from Instagram
Do love your post
Good evening…
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Oh! Thank you so much for stopping by!
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Thank you for stopping by.
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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Lovely post.
Thanks!
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Thank you for taking time out to read, Amy!
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You are welcome!
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This is so lovely. IT is also very thought provoking. Keep up the good works.
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Thank you, Elise!
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Am keeping this to read over and over. Thank you!
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You welcome, Carri!
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Reblogged this on Doreen's World.
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Thanks Doreen!
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Great post! I am encouraged! Thanks for sharing!
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Glad you were encouraged, Doreen. Thanks for reading.
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It was my pleasure! I can relate…
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Great piece of writing. You are very strong for putting this up. That almp called hope indeed. Thanks for sharing
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And thanks for reading.
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‘The lamp lamp is called hope’ Very touched with your depiction of whole dynamics of dynamics of mind.
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And I’m glad you took the time to read.
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This was beautifully written and inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to share with us!
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You are welcome, Carley!
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The poem is beautifully written, I love it. I’ve been battling depression and anxiety for a while now and it took me some time to actually seek for help. A lot of people don’t take mental health issues like that seriously which is why it’s more difficult to admit.
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You are so right, AnnMarie. People tend to sweep mental health issues under the carpet or try to place the blame somewhere else. I’m glad you got help and I’m sure you are well on your way to recovery. Keep your head up!
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Wow !!! The poetry portion that you have written is really amazing , I must say.. Being a poetry blogger I would love to get to know with another poetry blogger.. You have said about such an important and basic point of human life. Hope is the only weapon that can be an effective tool to outplay sorrow.
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Absolutely true, Jagriti. Hope is that weapon for surmounting our daily challenges. Thanks for commenting.
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Your poem is amazing. Thanks for sharing it with the world! I’m sure it will help those who need it.
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And thanks for taking out time to read, Marie!
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This is a great poem, I hope to read more of your poems.
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Thanks for your approval, Ellie. Won’t disappoint.
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What an inspiring post! For me, a good music or running helps in uplifting my mood!
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I agree! Just find what works for you and climb out of that dark mood.
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Such an amazing piece of poetry, you have done a great job expressing the feelings. Hope is what keeps us going.
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I know it does! Thank you for reading.
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This is a lovely and warm, a beautiful poem! Made me feel relaxed – nice job!
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Glad it achieved the purpose it was meant. Thank you.
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Wow this such a great Poem, I love reading this. So beautifully written and love the photos. Keep up the great job.
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Glad you love reading it. Thanks for commenting.
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Well written ut provokes thoughts and pulls on the emotions of the reader.
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It really does provokes thoughts because it was written during a very trying time in my life. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Awesome words, its inspiring and well written, thats true its disease but it could be cured as long as you don’t go deeper!
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Thank you for taking time to read.
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So heartfelt! I’m sorry you’ve been battling depression. I hope that hope you found keeps shining brightly for you!
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Hope sure keeps shining brightly for me. Thank you!
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This is wonderful! Great job 🙂
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Thanks, Carly!
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Beautiful Poetry! I like the way you write and great topic too.
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Thank you, Agnes! And I love your name.
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It’s a poignant and beautifully written poem. It really tells your story. So many people struggle with depression and loved ones aren’t even aware. I’m so glad you were able to slowly but steadily climb out of that and to cling onto hope. There is always hope. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for commenting.
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This was super inspiring. beautifully written poem!! I love to write and this poem just inspired me
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Thank you, Josselyn!
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So sad that you went through this depressing time without your family knowing. Glad you were able to get through
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It was quite a debilitating time and I’m so happy for the light in my life right now. Thank you for stopping by.
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