
A familiar feeling flooded me
A chill in my bones,
I shuddered, I grimaced
anticipating the callous blow
And then all at once,
It felt cold. tyrannical. merciless.
I shuddered, I grimaced
weary of its hostility
I felt my heart beating frantically,
I heard blood rushing in my veins,
I heard my panic mocking me
as though I was powerless
A familiar feeling flooded me
A chill in my bones,
there was no escape now,
my monsters befell me
So I sat there motionless,
they finally arrived
greetings, Depression.
greetings, Anxiety.
greetings, Terror.
My Monsters.
46 replies on “My Monsters”
A wonderful rendering of words that depict the emotions of oneβs personal suffering coping with the nightmares of anxiety and depression. Have a great day.
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Hey, Goff! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much π
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Cheers. Have a great day.
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Depression is a monster. It is our shadow. Though, we must each understand that all shadows have their origin, bound up in light. I think to myself, whenever I feel miserable, that I should take a step backwards, away from the shadows, and back into the warm light. I attempt to find myself, in that, the real me, not the one who merely feeds the demon.
Your poem has the word “realization” written in it, as though you can so much comprehend what you feel. This is what poetry is for, to express such hurts, such sorrows, such chaotic emotions that we feel alone in. Then, when someone else reads it, we realize it is not so much the case. π
We are never alone with these hurts. π
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Hey, thank you so much for taking the time to read. It is great that you find it in you to to step in the light to rediscover yourself because that is the hardest part. I have been using poetry to express emotions for some time now. True, we are never alone. Have a good day π
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Monsters indeed! So well expressed in your poetry.
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Truly, they are. Thank you so much for taking the time to read. Have a great day!
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This is brilliantly written, Rishika. I loved the depictions. π
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Hi, Yash. Truly grateful for your appreciation. Thank you so much. Have a great day! π
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Wow
I enjoyed this very much.
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Heyy, thank you for taking the time to read. I am so glad you liked it. Have a great day!
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These are the poles of our emotions. Anything out of optimum on a long-term basis can destroy us and our people around!! It is our duty to keep them in check and seek out for help when standing alone becomes tiring. Very well expressed π Loved your poem:))
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Hi, thank you for taking the time to read. True, I think at some point it becomes our responsibility to seek help. I am so glad you like it. Have a great day!
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Sure!! You too have a great day β£οΈ
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So dark.. beautifully penned!
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Hey Mrityunjay, thank you so much for taking the time to read. This one is a personal favourite, haha. Have a great day!
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Rishika, I enjoyed reading this poem. It is always good to know your enemies! π
I hope all is well! Cheryl
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Hi Cheryl, thank you so much for taking the time to read. Yes, it truly is. All is good, thank you. Have a great day and stay safe!
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These monsters are far worse than any others.
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Hi Harsh, thank you for taking the time to read. Indeed, these are the ones we need to watch out for.
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Thatβs so powerful!! I love it.
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Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to read. This one is a personal favourite, so I am really glad you liked it too! Take care and stay safe.
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You are very welcome, Rashika!
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I felt my heart beating frantically, I heard blood rushing in my veins- Loved the way you described the fear at the arrival of these monsters! π
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Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to read. I am so thrilled you like it. Also, I love your blog! Have a great day and stay safe
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Relatable…loved itππ
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Hi Tuleshwari, thank you for taking the time to read. I am really glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day!
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β¦.but canβt we fight our monsters?
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Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to read. Indeed, we can. And we should. I think it’s vital to defeat these monsters. Have a great day!
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True. Thank you
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
BUT I SEE THEY SURVIVED!
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Hi Jonathan, thank you for taking the time to read and for the reblog! Have a great day and stay safe
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WOW. This is soooo profound! I loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi Tarushi, thank you so much for taking the time to read! I am really glad you liked it. I really appreciate your kind words! Have a great day and stay safe πΌ
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No problem Rishika!!! Stay safe tooπ
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Monsters can be defeated, no matter how scary they seem. Find allies to help you in your fight.
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Hi Jorge, thank you for taking the time to read. True, one must put up a good fight. In my opinion, resilience is usually a great ally. I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this. Have a great day and stay safe. πΌ
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Excellent!!!!
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Hey Luisa, thank you for taking the time to read! I really appreciate your kind words and I am glad you liked it! Have a happy day and stay safe. πΌ
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You are the kind one. β€οΈπΉ
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You made me smile. I love receiving your feedback on my posts, Luisa. Thank you. Stay blessed. πΌ
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Thank you! Have a blessed day.
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Beautiful π¦
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Hi, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad you thought so. I really appreciate your kind words. Have a happy day. πΌ
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