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BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
I want to overcome these chains
Called depression and anxiety
They've held me down
Yet I managed to wriggle a hand loose
The bonds tighten
Try to restrict me with pain
Determination sets in
I thrash back harder
Trying to break free
Trampled under my foot
Is where they will be
I want to be hope
To show others they too can be free
deleted_user
deleted_user
Very nice, Blue. It really says a lot about how desperately you want to overcome the bondage that depression can have on a person. You are hope because you are facing your anxiety head on. I really like it.

Do you write other poetry? I write some, and have a couple posted in my journal if you're interested.

Best wishes, my friend,

Karen
koolman
koolman
Great poetry!

"I thrash back harder"

I especially like that line. Physical violence, or at least exercise, for me, is a great antidote to depression. The harder it pushes, the harder I push back.
LuvMyTitans
LuvMyTitans
What an awesome post Blue. I know it's what we all want for each other.

(((((((((((( HUGE HUGE HUGS )))))))))))))


LMT
Lala37
Lala37
Love this post and I can definitely relate.
BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
Thanks for the replies
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
I want to overcome depression, too, and my food addiction. Today I was given a blessing though which was really nice. Tonight I was actually able to cook dinner for my family which I usually can not do.
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