DEPRESSION IS MY FRIEND

I was depressed today.

It's been a long time.

I had forgotten it affects your body and your mind.

Today I see depression as my friend. 

Not because it's good to me,

but because I know at some point it will end.

I lie in bed not able to get up.

It gives my body time to rest

from all the work I do trying to be my best.

It gives my mind time to wander

away from work and emails.

So that I can think of other things

that don't involve a lot of details.

It's hard sometimes because depression can be overwhelming.

The weight is hard to describe and you can't explain just by telling.

It comes and it goes but it never stays.

It can come on for a few hours or last a few days.

I rested today.

I read my diary and cried.

I released old hurts I had buried deep inside.

I shared a poem I wrote with a friend.

She told me it was good to follow my passion

So with this poem, I begin.

Hello my friend depression.

Thank you for visiting today.

You helped me find my poetry

so now it's time to be on your way. 

Depression is my friend sometimes but for now I'll say goodbye.