Painted by Seema Pillay

“Monsters don’t sleep under your bed, they scream inside of your head”
Depression is not jut sadness, it’s a disease – talk to your loved ones and get help
I am drowning in a cascade of thoughts
It drags me down towards a deceiving tranquility
Suddenly I feel encompassed by an unknown fear
And hear a whisper in my ears, “hey, its me – the depression…”
I can’t make out the voice, it’s so nebulous
I hate this moment when my fearless mind goes hollow
I don’t know where i am heading
But surely like hypnotized, i follow…
“Are you in pain?” Asked the voice
Something inside me said “Yes, i am. I don’t have a choice”
It poked again “Are you in pain?”
My fearless mind said “Why should I tell you, what do I gain”
It nudged again “Are you broken”
I nodded my head, with words unspoken
Then it rained on me…
It crawled all over me making its way from my toe to the head
Rupturing every memory that came its way and left it bled
My secret sorrows are out, the world knows my fears
I don’t want to wake up now, i am in dearth of tears
The mascara of my eyes is all over my face
Is there anyone who can help me see myself, no – there is no trace…
The voice is gone far but left me with a feel
My wounds won’t show anymore because my heart is now sealed
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