SHADOWS

dark moods

SHADOWS

My suspended clothespin tumbles into a vast fissure

in the earth where my dis-spirited soul rests

formidable wind and rain slip in from above

my eyes at half mast

As a sailor lowers his boom with hefty gales

 

it pains me to open them

blurry from laps of weep

each time I struggle to speak

no words

silence is all I can sustain

 

My dysfunctional brain falters

to exercise its neurons

laugh, sob, write, think

dormant and distressed

it stagnates and regurgitates

in the darkness of its own abyss

 

failure consumes all of me

shadows pervade the void

in want and in time to settle the breach

in hope of ample sunlight to open my eyes

own the energy to exist as I imagine

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.....back to my series.. At Bridges End when I have more energy

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Me too dear Betty.
"in want and in time to settle the breach
in hope of ample sunlight to open my eyes
own the energy to exist as I imagine"
Like can be trickery and we hope. We land in the right place. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you John for your sincere review
Best, B

[John the Baptist]

If depression could talk, this is what it would say. The lack of energy even to speak is a hallmark of the disease. People don't kill themselves in the pit of depression because they don't have the energy to do it. There, to paraphrase the poem, all they can do is stagnate in the abyss. Shadows do pervade the void. Anyone feeling this way should seek treatment ASAP.

[Betty Hermelee]

Checked!!! Getting better for reading and commenting....Best, B

[Patricia Wedel]

Imagine what you feel and Clouds of doubt will disappear.
Happiness is a Book whose Cover has a clue to uncover.
Poetry is gentle Persuasion when the World has gone CuCoo ...
Look for the Rainbow when flowers bloom in sunshine smiles.
gently, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

you always make me smile!!!! Thans you dear Pat for your incredible medicine!!!
Warmly

[W. Barrett Munn]

I thought I commented but I don’t see it so I will do it again. Sounds a lot like clinical depression.

Winston

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you for your diagnosis W, it too shall pass
Best, B

[Ken Simm.]

A write of deep empathy. A write of deeper courage and fortitude. An excellently constructed write and wish for resolution.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear friend... i will be smiling soon!!!
Warmly, B

[Dave Brown]

I don't know what to say here Betty
The scenario sounds deeply disturbing
I can only hope that enough sunlight comes your way to pull you from the depths of despair
Best wishes BESTB

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[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you my friend for you empathetic review... not to worry, I will be okay
BESTB

[Pete]

wow. quite the strong, telling write. only the shadow knows. very strong imagery and metaphors. i know this feeling all too well. we alone are the only ones who can ultimately motivate ourselves to accomplish what we need to.

"in hope of ample sunlight to open my eyes"

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear Pete, quite an understanding review...coming along!
Best, B

[Pete]

I've been diagnosed with a mood disorder. I often feel depressed ... :)