Dear Depression,
It has been about 6 months of being away from you
I would breathe a sigh of relief
but I am afraid to let down my guard
If I give you an inch you would take ten miles
You are like a lion seeking to devour me
You are like a cobra waiting to strike
They say that misery loves company
You hang around with doubt and despair
You are close chums with Anxiety who I know to well
I have know you since I was a kid
Your connection to me grew stronger in my teens
I had a few good years apart from you here and there
Then all of a sudden you were back with all your bad friends
and my life fell apart again even worse than before
You robbed me in regards to my relationships with family and
friends
Sending me into isolation
I have to make it clear I don't want you around
I have had a taste of happiness and peace without you
I don't want to give it up
I will be better without you
I will be in the company of family and friends and with other
people who understand
I will be the one wearing a genuine smile
I will be the one encouraging others when they have a bad day
I will be a shoulder to cry on for my friends and family or for any one else who needs a friend
I will be the one who is grateful for each new day
I will be the one who is hopeful that I will part ways with you forever
I am the one who is finally pursuing my hopes and dreams
That is why I need to be away from you and all your friends
Goodbye depression I will not cry, I need to part from you
In favor of an improved life
I know at times I will have bad days but I had worse ones with you
Sincerely,
Ann