Jun 2016
Did you ever just once
stand in front of a mirror
and actually see the pain
reflected in your eyes?
Behind this pain lies
many years of feeling
that you are never worthy;
never worthy of ever being
loved by that one special
someone that you were
supposedly destined to
spend the rest of your
natural life with.
People like this often
regress into a sea of
blackness that they can
never swim out of.
They are surrounded
by nothing but empty
water filled with
empty promises -
these exact promises
that they desperately
cling to in order
not to drown.
It is ultimately their
choice to brave
these murky waters,
or allow themselves to
be continually trapped
in this Sea of Obscurity.
Even if they can pull
themselves out of this
despair, they still have that
lingering feeling that
they are forever doomed
to live in this constant
state of pain and agony.
These lost spirits just
want and need to feel
like they matter.
They desire to be
accepted and loved
for who they are,
regardless of their
faults and flaws.
They often times try
too hard to have
others accept them.
However, when they are
overlooked or made to feel like
a speck of dirt on the ground,
they again lose their way.
It is a constant battle that
people face daily if they feel
that they are never worthy –
never deserving to be given a
real chance in life and in love.
They feel unappreciated
and find themselves
questioning their place
In this world.
Many masque their pain
with poisons that
make them feel numb.
But, most know that
these elixirs are only
a temporary fix.
They do not even
know where to start
to fix this internal pain.
All they want is to feel
loved and accepted.
Instead of condoling these
people, help them by not
only extending your hand,
but also by sharing your
heart with them.
They need to feel that
they are just as worthy
as someone who appears
happy and content with
their own life.
Help give them a
reason to feel like
they really do matter.
Show them they are not
condemned to a life of
feeling like they
are never worthy of
any joy and love.
There is hope and promise
for them, and maybe
sooner than later,
these exact same
misguided people
will be able to look
in the mirror and
not dread what they
have seen in the past;
but instead, the mirror
emulates that sparkle
of hope that has been
missing for so long.
Vicki A. Zinn
June 25, 2016
stand in front of a mirror
and actually see the pain
reflected in your eyes?
Behind this pain lies
many years of feeling
that you are never worthy;
never worthy of ever being
loved by that one special
someone that you were
supposedly destined to
spend the rest of your
natural life with.
People like this often
regress into a sea of
blackness that they can
never swim out of.
They are surrounded
by nothing but empty
water filled with
empty promises -
these exact promises
that they desperately
cling to in order
not to drown.
It is ultimately their
choice to brave
these murky waters,
or allow themselves to
be continually trapped
in this Sea of Obscurity.
Even if they can pull
themselves out of this
despair, they still have that
lingering feeling that
they are forever doomed
to live in this constant
state of pain and agony.
These lost spirits just
want and need to feel
like they matter.
They desire to be
accepted and loved
for who they are,
regardless of their
faults and flaws.
They often times try
too hard to have
others accept them.
However, when they are
overlooked or made to feel like
a speck of dirt on the ground,
they again lose their way.
It is a constant battle that
people face daily if they feel
that they are never worthy –
never deserving to be given a
real chance in life and in love.
They feel unappreciated
and find themselves
questioning their place
In this world.
Many masque their pain
with poisons that
make them feel numb.
But, most know that
these elixirs are only
a temporary fix.
They do not even
know where to start
to fix this internal pain.
All they want is to feel
loved and accepted.
Instead of condoling these
people, help them by not
only extending your hand,
but also by sharing your
heart with them.
They need to feel that
they are just as worthy
as someone who appears
happy and content with
their own life.
Help give them a
reason to feel like
they really do matter.
Show them they are not
condemned to a life of
feeling like they
are never worthy of
any joy and love.
There is hope and promise
for them, and maybe
sooner than later,
these exact same
misguided people
will be able to look
in the mirror and
not dread what they
have seen in the past;
but instead, the mirror
emulates that sparkle
of hope that has been
missing for so long.
Vicki A. Zinn
June 25, 2016
This poem is dedicated to all that have suffered or still continue to suffer with depression. I personally know how dark this place can be -feeling like you are alone and never deserve to be loved.
Please know that you are not alone and that there are good people out there that will help you get through whatever has you in such a bad place. You are deserving of love!
Please know that you are not alone and that there are good people out there that will help you get through whatever has you in such a bad place. You are deserving of love!
