The sea of people swarming
seem oblivious to my feelings
which swell, inundating my soul.
The tussle continues unabated
my thoughts scream yet,
the deaf ears do not heed
each one, engrossed in their bubble.
My mind plays diabolic games,
I wallow in guilt and self pity.
The unsaid words are imprisoned
within the walls of despondency
refusing to let the ray of light enter
before spiraling into an emotional abyss.
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Wonderful
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Thanks Sara!
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You’re welcome my friend
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The deep emotions, pain and sorrow of a depressed soul beautifully described, Radhika 👍
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Thank you Deepika!
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Wonderful post R
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Thanks N!!
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Oh wow! Do I recognise this feeling! Well put
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Thanks Lorraine, but I hope you are no where near experiencing this feeling. Stay happy and blessed ❤️
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Thankyou so much. I have experienced this feeling in the past. I hope that you are okay too ❤️
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Glad that you are out of it Lorraine. Yes I am fine. Thanks and stay safe ❤️
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Brilliantly done R!
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Many thanks HS!
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I am awed at your skill to compose verses on any subject, Radhika!!!!
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You are very kind Indira. Thanks so much 🙏
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So deeply penetrating and well written and relatable Rahika.
It’s a tough time for soooo many! 💖🤗
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Yes, Cindy. This year has had a huge number of people facing mental health issues.
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It really has been! Challenging times! 💖
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Beautiful !
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Thank you!
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Another great post!
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Thanks Angela
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My pleasure, R.
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You expressed the emotions so beautifully 👏👏
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Thank you Vani 💜
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This is powerful Radhika! Very heartfelt writing and moving too. Thanks for joining in.
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Thank you so much Sadje. My pleasure!
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💜🙏
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The feeling of being trapped inside your own mind is not foreign, and in my opinion that’s what depression feels like
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Yes, it’s such a state of helplessness, especially when not many understand that.
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Radhika, so well-written! You have captured the depths of despondency in this poignant poem. < Take care.
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Thanks so much Cheryl ❤️
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This is a very relatable post – line after line described in perfect beautiful words – making evident the pain of invisibility and the inescapable inner turmoil, the loneliness that depression brings for one. Truly so important to be kind no matter what because we never know.
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Exactly Pragalbha. It is very important for family and friends to understand the pain and agony the person is suffering from is undergoing. Many a time, they are not willing to accept that depression can happen to their family member.
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Yes exactly I agree with you, there is not much awareness and the tendency is to deny it. Simple words of support and affirmation could be a good contribution from them that would make all the difference, instead there often is judgment too.
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Radhika, the pain so beautifully portrayed. ❤️
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Thank you Punam ❤️
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You are welcome. 😊
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I am speechless. I can’t possibly say anything worthwhile, except that depression is normal, and it isn’t a choice. The least we can do is to just be there, even with our silences.
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Appreciate your kind words Moushumi. Sadly today we hear of so many cases of depression across all age groups. And they definitely need our love and understanding.
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My response to your words was a sharp intake of breath. So well written, Radhika!
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Thanks a lot Chris. Means a lot 🙏
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I can relate Radhika, the abyss and deep, dark echo unheard by the wall and bars. It feels like being jailed. A fitting tribute to souls in depression and what we can do is tender a hand and without judging. Powerful.
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Absolutely Vishal. All they need is an absolute support from their loved ones. Last year has taken a toll on the mental well being of many.
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Radhika, an incredibly powerful and raw poem depicting the utter isolation and devastation of depression … where many struggle to verbalise the extremes of emotions you do so with beauty, starkness and utter truth. Wonderful … I hope light enters this person’s life soon!
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Thank you so much Annika. It is such a helpless situation to be in. Yes, I hope they get all the empathy and support from others around them, to successfully come out of their depression.
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Wow! Depression perfectly expressed, Radhika! I wish there was more help and understanding for those who suffer from depression.
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Powerful and deep words of depression, Radhika. Depression is a slow killer we have to come out of it and pull ourselves to safety. Lovely poem.
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Another Brilliant piece, Radhika❤️.
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You beautifully penned the feelings friend 💕
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Many thanks dear Suni ❤️
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Beautifully worded.
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Thanks 😊
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Beautifully done.
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Thank you so much
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You’re very welcome.
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Great! Radhika. You have reflected that emotion so perfectly in this poem. Depression kills. People need support to overthrow this terror.
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Agree Rosida. Depressed souls need acceptance and timely help with counseling. Thank you so much!!
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Most welcome💞
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Amazing write up so much truth right there
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Many thanks
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Nice Poem dude.. but a small suggestion if you add up a small bright hope at the end.. it would have become a marvel poem…
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Thanks for the input my friend. But sometimes life isn’t fair. Don’t know why for this particular one I just wanted to leave it with a dark ending. In general, I love happy endings 😊
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“I wallow in guilt and self pity”
Sadly, we have that in common…but its great we get to share it 😃
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Yes, but one needs to come out of that to move on. Thanks so much for stopping by 💙
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Beautifully poignant
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Thank you so much Jude!
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Such a pleasure 🍁
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Very good line! “The unsaid words are imprisoned”
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Great blog great content I love it and it’s fits into mine mental health blog
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Both beautiful and relatable 👌🏽
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Reblogged this on maisysabredavid.
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Reblogged this on Reflections Of A Millennial and commented:
Loved this poem, beautiful characterization of the feelings one goes through in a state of depression.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks Rebecca!
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It’s sad but beautiful! I loved it!
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Depression is real and very dangerous I speak from experience, you think people are happy because they look and seem happy but really on the inside they are suffering and are being tormented by unseen forces
Never Lough at a person because of something they can’t change one day you will become the spark that leads to their last demise
Thanks for this post ❤️😊👍
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Depression is a web that never lets anyone out of it, unless one tries with all their strength to get out of the situation. In these cases no one can help better than one’s own determination.
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❤️🙏
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