Fear, Pain And Regret - A Dark Poem
79Fear, pain, and regret
Are forever with me.
They torment me while I sleep
And consume when I awake.
I hide behind masks hoping
You will not see the real me.
The me that is damaged
By the misfortunes of yesterday
I awake every morning
Trying to find a reason
To keep on living.
Today the search will continue.
Darkened depression lays
Hold on my weary mind
And digs its claws
Into my fragile psyche
Will the sun ever shine
On the darkened days
Of my meager existence
With fear, pain and regret?
If you could see past the façade
And into my anguished soul
You would gaze upon scars
That disfigure my heart.
Inside you would find
The mummified remains
Of hope, faith and trust.
Lifeless objects of the past.
How long must I live this way?
How long till there is relief?
Free me from my prison
Of fear, pain and regret.
Copyright April 2010. All right reserved by samboiam
Signs of Depression
- Erratic sleep patterns
- Inability to concentrate
- Every day tasks become more difficult to perform.
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Bombarded by negative thoughts.
- Loss of appetite.
- Desire to quit living.
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gwennies pen, thank you for reading and commenting. It is a subject that deserves more attention. Unfortunately it is a subject that many people to easily dismiss.
Wow Sambo it was incredible. Where did the inspiration behind it come from? Have you been down that road? Hugs my friend x0
Amazingly true, you've managed to get right underneath it all. Although painfully sad, there will be many that can relate past or present to this poem. As for myself, this was very much my past.
This poem will touch the hearts of many,
Great Job!
Sage
Sam, this is so powerfully written that I sense that you've known some of this at times in your life. I hope all is well now.
Beautifully worded.
A wonderful poem showing so much heartbreak. I think a lot of people are in similar situation. We all put a mask on when we go out. Thank you sharing which helps.
blondpoet, the inspiration came from a conversation I had with an individual this past week. I am so excited about the response I am getting.
Thanks for reading and commenting. You are wonderful.
Sage, thank you for your encouraging words. You are right there are so many who can relate to this poem. Thanks for stopping by.
lorlie, all is well. I have experienced some of this in my life. But my heart goes out to those who are trapped in the cycle of depression. Thanks for reading and commenting. You are always so encouraging.
Hello,hello, thank you for stopping by. I agree with you most of us live our lives behind mask. Thanks for being a fan.
Very sad poem and there is no harm in it - very well written...
Sad poem has its own charm.. nice read!
I love this poem
Moulik Mistry, thanks for the kind comment. I am so glad you took time to read this poem.
deeppanjana, thanks for reading and commenting. Hope you come back again.
Rebeccaxsama, I am glad you enjoyed this poem. Welcome to Hubpages.
Very Very Powerful Word's
Thank YOu for sharing.
I love this. Reading this was like looking in a mirror. Thank you.
Okay, you got me-once again...this is a beautiful, realistic view of depression and the loss that one feels when they are suffering. Thank you for expressing it so elegantly in this poem.
Just noticed the link to my hub under the comments-thanks for including me within your selections :)
Beautiful.
Awful Poet, thank you for the kind comment. I am glad you enjoyed this poem.
Darkheart, you are not alone. There are many who can say the same thing.
H.C. you are more than welcome. You are a great writer.
lisa, thank you. I am so glad you enjoyed this. I have had such positive feed backs. I am very pleased.
Many can relate to this poem, great job and keep writing!
that's was really great! Have yout hought about publishing this? :)
Today, thank you for the encouragement. I am glad you liked what you read.
ArielEParker, glad you liked this poem. I never thought about getting it published. I don't think it could make the cut. I have never considered myself a serious poet.
Samboiam, This poem touched my heart as it was so sad and I know many people will relate to feeling just like this if not now, sometime in their life. You expressed the feelings so well. I wish you the best.
Pamela, I am so honored by your comment. Thank you so much for following my hubs. You are such an encouragement.
You captured the hurt soul and described it so very well. Wonderful job.
Tom, thank you for the wonderful comment. I am glad you enjoyed it so much.
Oh that's beautiful poetry alright! Trust me....And your images ('mummified remains' and 'claws Into fragile psyche') leave such a powerful impact. I loved it...!
You did write this one for me, right? I mean I told you all this stuff, didn't I? When was that again? LOL!
Anyone who has been under the spell of the black dog will relate to these powerful images. I certainly do, in a very powerful way.
Thanks so much for putting the pain and the fear into such eloquent words.
Love and peace
Tony
myownworld, thanks for the encouraging comment it was greatly appreciated.
tonymac04, thank you so much for your comment. I am sorry for your pain but glad you could relate to the poem.
Very sad. I hope you don't actually live this way, but if you are like most of us, sometimes you do, and sometimes you don't. Good writing.
valerie, I do not live this way. It is just artistic expression.
sam . . . in life each and every one of us at some point and to some degree will face Fear, Pain And Regret. Fear is from the unknown, pain is a sense and regret is hindsight. . it all depends what we do with all this. Some wallow, some fight it. Your words here are powerful, an incredible read my friend. . I am not sure if it just the way I look at the dark but I felt hope. A wanting to be released in facing the dark hoping but never saying out loud that just as there is dark, buried within there is also light. Awesome absolutely awesome!
Shari, thank you so much for your kind words. I believe darkness is always present. Sometimes its presence is evident. Other times it is waiting in the wings for light to leave.
loved it :)
umna, I am glad you liked it. Please stop by again.
I think you captured it.
RAndy, thanks for reading and commenting. I am glad you enjoyed this poem.
Wow! This poem so describes the helplessness of one of my friends. Depression has sunk its claws into her so deeply I don't know if she can get free of its hold. Very Powerful! I voted it up!
green tea-cher, I think this poem depicts the depression many find themselves in. Thanks for the vote up.
Good poem; i like how well you matched the pics.
Great poem
thoughtful indeed
It's make sad little but again it is a great creation
John,thank you for your comment. I agree with you. I think the pictures really make the poem.
warrioRR, thanks for reading and commenting. I am glad you were able to feel the emotion of the poem.
Sam...you have so vividly capture the insidious nature of depression and the harmful way in which it slowly breaks a person down and causes the loss of hope. Excellent work! WB
Wayne, I appreciate the comment. Depression is so disabling. Most people think it is just being "down in the dumps" but it so much more than that.
Nice poem!
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gwennies pen 2 years ago
Sad poem samboiam, but I know it can be real...I lived through it first hand when both my sons suffered with it before they got help. Thanks for sharing it. It needs to be told, even if it is not always a welcome event or subject. Depression hurts everyone!