Depression reigns
Sewers clog
In rolls that relentless fog
It’s hard to see, to feel, to think.
Smoke some more.. get a drink.
Depression reigns
I’m soaking wet,
My clothes feel tight,
Hair unkept
“Are you okay?”
“Have you slept?”
Are you okay—have you slept?
Questions ring,
perpetual...
persistent...
I’ve slept alright, I could this instant
It doesn’t help
I stray,
More distant.
Depression reigns
My anger floods
Then quickly drains
Pulled the plug.
I swim towards normal, the quickest route
I’m swimming in, as the tides pull out.
Depression reigns
The waters rise,
No footing below
Close my eyes.
Depression reigns
Dec 6, 2017
Dec 6, 2017 at 4:20 PM UTC
Depression reigns
Sewers clog
In rolls that relentless fog
It’s hard to see, to feel, to think.
Smoke some more.. get a drink.
Depression reigns
I’m soaking wet,
My clothes feel tight,
Hair unkept
“Are you okay?”
“Have you slept?”
Are you okay—have you slept?
Questions ring,
perpetual...
persistent...
I’ve slept alright, I could this instant
It doesn’t help
I stray,
More distant.
Depression reigns
My anger floods
Then quickly drains
Pulled the plug.
I swim towards normal, the quickest route
I’m swimming in, as the tides pull out.
Depression reigns
The waters rise,
No footing below
Close my eyes.
Depression reigns
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