You Made It Through The Day

Sometimes I forget

Just getting out of bed

The little victories

I overcame the dread.

Sometimes I forget

That today I did do well

I had something to eat

The heartache I did quell

Sometimes I remember

When my heart feels grey

That I should be proud

I made it through the day.

Author's Note

Not meant to be a masterpiece, it's just something to cheer me up, I hope it applies to other people too.

Reviews

[Jupiter]

Wow. I feel this on a whole new level.
Sometimes even the tiniest things should be celebrated. Getting out of bed, eating something, laughing. They seem minimal to others, but they are important to us.
Thank you for writing this and sharing it. I think I stand for a lot of people when I say that this is what we needed. Look at all these people you have impacted. So many loved your words.
Be proud of yourself.
Be proud of making it through the day.
I hope things get easier. I love your writing.

[Alias]

Such a kind review! Thank-you x

[alifeacoustic]

I completely agree with Jesse on this one. It is all about those little victories. I know the feelings you speak of well. It took me a long time to realise that what was making me feel this way was depression, but also underlying health issues that hadn't been diagnosed. Speaking to my doctor brought a whole raft of tests and two and a half years later, they know the problem, but not the cause. It was as simple as getting my blood pressure taken that started it and now I feel a different person now that the meds are doing their job. My b.p. is abnormal in that it goes too low, as well as too high, and when the low happens, it is exactly as you speak, even eating becomes an achievement. Sixteen hours in bed becomes an achievement when the day before it was 18. I guess what I am trying to say that it was just an off the cuff remark that I thought nothing of to the doctor that led to solving one of the problems, that has led to solving more. It probably saved my life.
You capture here perfectly the struggle from within, and the hope it can be beaten. Stay strong and look forward to the next victory.

[Alias]

I'm glad other people can find comfort in the same position, and I'm so glad that things got better for you - I hope everyone reads your review and finds inspiration and comfort in it. Thanks for reviewing :)x

[zunie frost]

you are truly amazing !!!! your poetry have great love and deepness !!!!
thank you so much for sharing

[Robert Parlange]

You say a lot with just a few words. Remember to reward yourself for these “little victories.”

[wordman]

i`m sure this is true for many people

[Phillip Francis]

Small victories are often over look. Thank you for sharing. Put a smile on my face.

[Jacob Clifford]

It's so easy to forget sometimes just how monumental the everyday things are.

[Mara]

i really like this, great rhyme and flow
thank you for sharing!:)

[jesserose99]

Sometimes we have to celebrate the smaller victories in life, especially when we are feeling down. depression is nothing to mess with and it is like a snowball that can take off from time to time. knowing when to say, 'hey I am doing alright' and deserve a pat on the back is an important thing.

I like what you have to say, simple and to the point.

[JaneFoxscale]

I like the rhythm and it all flows great! I hope it did you well to write this out. It sure did inspire me!

[A hare off]

A good way to start any day, waking up and reading this poem. Very uplifting.