I've been in the winds of hell
Searching for the hidden link
It carried me to the stars and back
No relief from the weight I carry
I looked at death as a blessing
Never thought that life was it
Came so close I tasted infinity
Yet life is what I chose
Don't know why, nor if I was right
Grasping for that one last string
That one to pull me into heaven
Time took it's toll & wore me down
To find that down then leads to up
We see the misery and embrace it's call
Never knowing it has it's ways
Each time the downs can lead to up
Up is where I always stayed
The true blessings were there for me
Never seeing nor beleiving
I made my way in this life of woe
Found the pleasure and the pain
Felt the love that surrounded me
And set my sights on returning the same
The brushes with death, feelings of dispair
Gather there and blasted the air
Never to be seen again
I was happy, I was glad
What a nightmare I just had
Years of life down the drain
Wrapped inside the game of War
Only to find I was stronger yet
To pick me up and walk away
It sneaks in to take a peek
All it sees is thankfulness
Without knowing how bad it can get
I could never know what blessing could be
Author notes
As a veteran of the Viet Nam era I can say deppression and pride in our country's flag at times is all you have to place sanity first in line for repairs.
Strength of mind closes the gates to Hell!
Re-Write of a Pre-write
hope it works for those that need it!
A contest entry
- depressed by serenity silvermoon.
450 points, ended April 4, 2007, 39 entries
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Interesting take and a very unique write, to be sure. Thanks you for serving our country and for entering the contest. Keep up the great work!
~Star~
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Thankfully, I haven't had depression issues since I was in my teens, yet I can remember all too well what it was like. This is a very introspective, honest poem that relates to the reader so many of those emotions. It sounds like you've pulled yourself from the lowest hole to the top of a mountain, and wow...isn't the view so much better up there?
A very enjoyable read and easy to relate to. Great job!
Best wishes,
~J.
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Thank you Julie for such an understanding and loving comment and applause!! You know that other people that have bouts with depression kind of think they are alone in it. They withdraw to a world of their own wich makes it worse. I my friend decided I was not going down without a good knock down drag out fight for my life back. I can't really say what did the actual change. But I do attribute alot to the loving wisdom of Jesus Christ. Even though I do not go to a church and do not socialize with the VIP's about pure BS and how it made them rich, my reards come to me in what you just said and hopefully others will see it too. The mountain can be moved and I'm just the man for the job, HA!. Love you Julie for your sweetness in manner. You have rewarded me with the best reward a man can ask for, Appreciation and Respect. Love you for it, Don
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This is so refelctive...so powerful. Its beautiful, particularly "Came so close I tasted infinity" drew me in. Alas if we all thought this way . So powerful...and beautiful too
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Thank you my friend for such a wonderful comment & applause. Sounds like you enjoyed the write and that makes me real happy. I wondered how this one would be taken. Thanks again, Don
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this was a good poem grandpa you are a great artest keep up the great work love always dianna
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Thank you Dianna!! You are so sweet! I'm happy you liked it. Makes my day. Love you too, Grampa!!
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Sometimes depression finds a way in through a crack and can be hard to get out again.It blackens the soul and there is a feeling of helplessness.I find at times like these if I sit quietly and meditate the answers are there and the gloom slowly dissapears.I do agree with you thet we have to have these moments to find the true meaning of life.Well done on a very interesting write, Ros
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Outstanding
Thank you so much for such an excellent comment and applause. Yes, I agree with you. I lived for several years not knowing I had PTSD from my Navy years and this was one extreme that caused me many regrets. They finally found the multible kicks to my head and other issues did do damage that got worse over time. So not only the PTSD depression but explosive disorder and other symtoms that began to rule my life. I am now maintained by pills that do help even though I bitch about having to take them.
Back to your comment, I did do the meditation and found Quiet Places to rejuvinate my mind and nerves. Also the Lord backed me with stopping just short of too late in the many dangerous situations I encountered along the way. I am blessed with wonderful friends everywhere and now on AP such as you (You charmer you) and a hand full of others. My humorous attitude comes from the methods of relief I found before the pills. Thank you for the beautiful person that you are for you help me maintain that there are angels on earth that sometimes we don't know are. More so they may not know it either. This reply turned into a story I haven't told to very many people. If you don't mind I may use it for a write. Let me know!! With true love and respect of an exceptionally fantastic friend from you to me, Thank you and bless you for your caring interest in my thoughts and writes. Your true blue buddy, Don at Quiet Places.
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A very heartfelt write, thank you for sharing this!
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Thank you for reading my work!! I appreciate the wonderful comment and applause. Don
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I have a few friends who suffer with this disease and it is so terrible, just takes away their joy of life so completely that it makes them a shell, medication helps but it never takes it away completely. Strong write I understand your thoughts.
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Thank you my friend!! Each time I read one of your poems I understand it also. Maybe we are on the same wave length aye!! Thanks for the read and the little yellow dudes, Don
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