the way

about a girl with depression

her mother asked her if she’s sad

because of the way she plays with her food with the fork while she eats

because of the way she dreads to get up to do anything

because of the slim attitude she has to do fun things

and you know what she tells her mom

she tells her she’s doing just fine

she tell her it’s okay and that she’s fine

she think in her head no it's not

she brushes off her problems to her and everyone else

until 2am awake in bed

she stares at the ceiling hating herself

she wonders why she can’t please anyone

maybe it’s because she doesn’t tell the truth

the lies she tells are what they see as the truth

that’s the way she hides her pain

- s.w

Reviews

[Inject Positivity]

This is truly a courageous poem my frnd....Many of the readers who have gone through this similar situations can relate to your writing....The words felt real and your told us a true story of most of our lives.....This is what happens when depression captures a human mind.....Well done....Clappings!!! Full ratings my frnd....

[B J Hughes]

A very revealing and courageous pen. Your words place this reader in the midst of what it feels to be Shauna. Convincing, very real.