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April 19, 2013
By that_bookworm_girl PLATINUM, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
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"True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist." -Albert Einstein

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It hurts after so many hours of trying
To find out that the reason you're crying
So easily solved by someone
Who has no idea of what you've done
After screaming in agony every night
To discover you didn't need to fight
That a person you don't know
Can save your soul
It makes you truly wonder
If what you've done to stop the thunder
To prove your strength is real and true
But worth nothing to all but you
Why do they hand me a bottle of pills
Like depression is just a regular spill
I know who I am and what I have done
But am I the only one?

© Chelsea P., Kannapolis, NC

The author's comments:
My friend started therapy today and is now on treatment for depression. I was thinking about how furious I'd be if after all I'd fought to be safe and happy and someone just hands me a bottle of pills. I don't think I could bear that. I would rather be in pain and have someone take it seriously than have someone blow it off like that. But no matter what, I will always respect everyone, especially if you do have a bottle of pills, because you were strong enough to tell someone and take a chance.
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that_bookworm_girl PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 9 2013 at 6:32 pm
that_bookworm_girl PLATINUM, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
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Thanks love :)
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on Apr. 27 2013 at 10:57 pm
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This is honestly amazing and just great and awesome!