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Out of Breath 7/24/2023

November 26, 2023
By DavidDoxtader GOLD, Nelliston, New York
DavidDoxtader GOLD, Nelliston, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"Why so Serious?"-Heath Ledger Joker Batman The Dark Knight


It seems like I am always on the run, 

But the running is never done, 

Depression never stops coming after me, 

I will never be set free.

 

Free from my past, 

Which I will never outlast, 

Free from my pain, 

Which will forever remain.. 

 

Iv'e tried to run away from depression, 

I found a new place to stay, 

I take medicine everyday, 

I went to the loony bin, 

I put on a fake grin, 

I smoke dabs everyday, 

I have my own bed where I can finally lay, 

I even had a girlfriend, 

But because of me it came to a sad end... 

 

I thought I outran my past, 

But my depression is too fast, 

No I am alone and sad, 

And I am becoming just like my dad....

 

Now my depression is double,

And I am in a lot of trouble,

I can't run anymore, 

And Depression is at the door.....

 

At the door to my brain, 

The place where I am always in pain, 

I locked the door so it couldn't come in, 

But this is where the story takes a dark spin......

 

Depression found it's way inside, 

And now I know everyone lied, 

They said I wouldn't always be depressed, 

But turns out I've always been possessed.......

 

Possessed by depression, 

Who asked me three questions, 

"Why have you been running away,

Didn't you know I am here to stay????????

 

This is my home I have the keys, 

That's why I control your dreams, 

Iv'e had a tracker on you sense day one,

Are you going to do your normal thing and run?????????"

 

I told Depression, 

"I didn't know you had the keys to my brain, 

I didn't know this was your domain, 

Now I can finally enjoy my death, 

I can't run anymore I am out of breath.........." 


The author's comments:

This is the first poem I have published ever, and I am very scared. I have a lot of other poems that I have in my journal. I will start posting more if people like this one, I hope you like it! Thank you! 


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mallorymiles said...
on Dec. 21 2023 at 9:28 pm
mallorymiles, St. Johnsville, New York
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dude this literally sounds like song lyrics i was picturing eminem rapping this as i was reading

Njj GOLD said...
on Dec. 16 2023 at 10:12 am
Njj GOLD, Tangier, Other
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I like your poem actually. Especially the consistency of the rhymes, it gives an incredible flow to all verses and that what has kept me enthralled. Great job and keep on!

on Dec. 2 2023 at 1:34 pm
Vicki_2023 GOLD, Marlow, Oklahoma
13 articles 10 photos 20 comments

Favorite Quote:
God only knows the real you

I do really like this poem. I can feel the emotion that you put into it and hope you post more! 🙂