“The Shadows of The Dark” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, a poem about overcoming Depression, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”

 

Courtesy of copingwithdepressioncenter.com

 

 

 

I have fought this battle before….. I lost.

It starts with those that are closest to us.

They remind us of our shortcomings

rather than our victories in life.

 

We fight but seem not to overcome

the weight that falls upon our spirit.

We cannot find anyone to reach out to.

 

Those that we thought cared about us or loved us

really are not sincere in their hearts.

We no longer live under illusions.

 

We feel that our life is over.

Our very breathing becomes heavy

the weight upon our lungs for air becomes heavier.

The battle for light begins.

 

We must reach again for the strength of our Lord.

We must armour ourselves.

Before us lays the battlefield.

Prepare for the good fight.

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