Writing » Poems » Escape denied!

I fought depression for years,
And the fight is still ongoing.
I won't get claimed by self-harm,
As I have reasons to live.

"Escape denied!"
Is what I always say to myself.
"In the name of Love
And in the name of Friendship."
Is what I always add.

The women I love,
My best friend,
I want to be there for them.
I want to see them smile.

Because I don't want to see them cry,
My escape is denied.
Because I don't want to leave them alone,
My escape is blocked.

I want to say something
To all the depressed people:
"Escape denied!"

Notes/trivia

  • When I wrote this poem, I was struggling with depression quite less than usual for that year.
  • The "In the name of Love / And in the name of Friendship" part is a bit redundant, as friendship is actually a kind of love.