the darkness
alone, my faults are mine
they will forever be cruel
bringing me down at times
but do not follow
I would never wish this for you
instead of trying to fix me
let me sink
for no matter how far I fall
I still see your face
on the edge, you wait
patiently
please do not jump after me
except be there with open arms
as I’m ready to resurface
because I always will
so long as I know you are there
join the community today ↓ to get blogs, news, and announcements delivered right to your inbox!I found this poem in one of my old journals (dated 2010-2012). I didn’t note the exact date I wrote it, but I do remember my mindset back then that led to the words.
A recent college graduate, I was discouraged by the lack of job prospects since 2010 was the year following the 2007-2009 recession and companies still hadn’t recovered by then.
As someone who often disappears into her head when things get bad, this poem was a thank you to my support system. For those who were always waiting for me with a big hug once I finally came back to reality.
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