Slip right into depression’s keep…
just do not allow your soul to sleep.
Stay and play and dig deep within the soil of your brain.
Maintain your composure – you do not want over-exposure.
Keep in tact with all of your senses -
This way YOU will stay HERE while
your search within depression progresses.
You are much needed inside this realm and without…
So you must find a balance as
you need more time to dig about.
Depression is sometimes a sweet lullabye…
The answers you seek will come to you in time.
You are quick and strong enough to escape…
because you have known the true scarring of pain.
Once you have claimed your key you’ll be done…
and then for you… life has completely and truly begun.
But pay attention to the details and hints people show
and if they need your guidance – YOU cannot say ”no”.
Be there for others when they need you the most…
Otherwise look deep inside for the door that is closed.
the photograph of the stairwell appeals to me, for its connotations, and it accompanies the poem appropriately. the poem in itself is well-written and meaningful. well done!