The Knife in the Bath

You know those smiles, 

where your eyes are sad,

but you're laughing

Or the way you go out all weekend,

and you dance all night,

but you cry all day

The constant searching for something in others,

that you can never find in yourself

The way every time you run yourself a bath,

 you bring a knife

The need to feel loved by him, 

because you can only hate yourself

Or every time you wait for a train,

you stand too close

The great depression

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

This one radiates depression and suicidal ideation. I sincerely hope it's not autobiographical.

[gram linski]

good poem, stark and dark, I think every sane person must think at some time, turn this madness f*****g off

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Self despondency and dejection can cloud the image we have of one's self. Only someone who experiences these feelings can really describe the anguish of depression - this poignant piece does! I notice it was peened 2017 - - I hope your inner strength has gained in stature to tackle this issue... :-)

[Pete]

intriguing. good flow. interesting thoughts on depression. i appreciated the depth of this write. powerfully presented in a stark, straight-forward way ... :)

[Carthage Thorne| The Wi..]

A sad story told in this very short piece you've written. Depression a harsh battle, too many people do not understand just the weight it can hold as often it can lead to even deeper issues that are buried on the inside. A harsh reality your poem paints, but for some... it certainly is an all too true reality.

[Chris Shaw]

This speaks deeply of pain. Someone who doesn't love herself and feels wretched. Well conveyed lines.

Chris

[Relic]

I can feel the pain in this. There's a kind of desperation in it too, as in the line The need to feel loved by him, because you can only hate yourself.

Being each line is asking a question, I'm not sure the last line is formed in an answer as much as an idea. Others may disagree.

Nice poem.