A recipe for depression

Ingredients.

Three small spoons of crushed dreams.

A pint of tears. 

A handful of bitterness. 

A pinch of sorrow. 

Stir it all in the slow fire of regret, let it all cool down in grudge.

To the table little ones, depression is served. 

Heartbreak is for dessert. 

And sadness our cow can be milked over and over again. 

Author's Note

A recipe.

Reviews

[Papaya]

Oof. That packs a punch. Sadly, I may have a variation of this recipe. 🌷

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Yes, I guess there are many variations.
So glad you took the time to read my work.
Thank you for the great review.
Take good care.
😄

[Zombified Spider]

this is so real... I say that a lot but this is the recipe for my deppression right there!

[The_Ancient_Rock]

The best real cure for it is just try and have fun I guess... Thank you for taking time to read and review my work.
I am so glad you enjoyed it.
Your words are much appreciated.
Take good care.
😄

[butterfly]

A beautifully written recipe for depression. I often too feel depression I can definitely relate. A good recipe

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your review.
I am so glad you enjoyed my work.
It is a difficult recipe, but I enjoyed writing this piece.
Take good care.
👍😃

[mou]

There are people who think depression is just a blue mood but it is real and horrible. You've painted it with a fresh, innovative style. Indeed, this dish is hard to swallow. A truly intelligent write!
- mou

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Wow, thank you so much for the awesome review.
I am so glad you enjoyed this piece.
Your words mean a lot to me.
Thanks once again.
Take good care.
😄

[mou]

Oh you're more than welcome

[Pete]

you sure mixed and stirred this one. that's one recipe i know all too well but could do without. and be sure to have a bucket handy for when you have to puke it all up because most of us have trouble keeping it down. cleverly baked.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you for the great review Pete.
I am so glad when people enjoy my work.
True, hard to keep it all down.
So very well put...
Thanks again.
Take good care.

[Kunst]

I do enjoy these recipe type poems. I see them pop up occasionally in various places. I think they are telling of so much of what a writer is going though at any given time.

Thank you for sharing this.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

I am glad you enjoyed my work.
Thank you so much for your review.
You are most welcome.
Take good care.

[Amy R]

Oh damn,
Never thought to see a description of this so very well done.
Hoping you are good!
-Amy

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you.
I am glad you enjoyed my work.
Don't worry about me, I am just fine.
I am just going through a poetic fase where I focus a lot on the dark feelings.
Thank you again.
Hope you are good as well.
Take good care Amy.

[Amy R]

Heyy, you're welcome!

Ohh exploring different paths in poetry, nicely done!
All is well on this side, thanks. 😊

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Nice. You are welcome.
Thanks again.
Take good care.

[Amy R]

u too! No problem

[Poetic Beauty]

That sounds like a hex is about to be served. Depression can be created due to the thing you describe above, trauma and a multitude of other things.

This was an interesting way to describe it. Well done on this piece

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your review.
I am glad you enjoyed it.
Take good care.