Awakening from the shadows
I n shadows deep, where sorrows lay, A battle fought both night and day, Depression's weight, a heavy shroud, The world around, a distant dream, Invisible bonds, a suffocating stream, But hear this truth, let it be known, In the darkness, seeds of strength are sown. Through tear-stained nights and endless ache, A flicker of hope begins to wake, For in the depths, we find our might, And slowly, we'll emerge to light. Depression's grasp may seem so vast, But resilience will break free at last, With courage, love, and time's embrace, We'll find our way to a brighter place. Explanation: This poem is a reflection on the experience of depression. It acknowledges the intense struggle that individuals with depression face, describing it as a battle fought day and night, where one feels weighed down by a heavy shroud of sorrow. It captures the feeling of isolation and disconnection from the world, which is a common aspect of depression. The poem also offers a mes...