Comment from zeldasmith

Excellent

Oh my this is so sad. It rings of someone who has lost hope and in despair. I too was there, my friend, even almost taking my life; but my little girl was the vessel God used to save me from my own destruction. Certainly hope the light of Christ has enveloped you with his unconditional love. NIcely done. I can feel the pain of the writer. Good job.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2013

Hi again. I have about a dozen more depression poems that I will post. I notice that people don't like the gloomy poems. I always get three stars from someone who is insulted by them. I think it takes courage to post them. It helps in the healing process. You are a diamond.

reply by zeldasmith on 04-Jul-2013

I haven't posted mine yet. The reason people don't like reading them is because they're gloomy. But only those who've been where you've trod understands where you're coming from. Either that or readers refuse to go where you want to take them. Therefore the lower rating.
Goodnight!

reply by the author on 04-Jul-2013

Where did the name Zelda come from? Should I call you Kathy? I am jealous. You have a gazillion grand kids. I only have one. I have a boy, 33, and a girl, 37. They aare currently in Chicago where I am from.

Norm

reply by zeldasmith on 04-Jul-2013

I hated my name in grade school. My teachers called me Kathleen not Kathy like I wanted. When I was in Trouble it was always Kathleen Cheryl Smith you get in here. My father would always call me Kathleen. All others in family called me Kathy. My mother called my father a GDSB when she got mad at him and in the same breath she would say I was just like him. I grew up thinking I too was a GDSB. SO one day I was watching my favorite TV show, Dobbie Gillis. His girlfriend was Zelda and she was cool. I chose to change my name to Zelda at that time since i knew no other person by that name though I read comic books too...it wasn't from Zelda the witch. So for a short while family called me Zelda...then went back to Kathy...by that time I was ready to be called by my baptismal name, however, my nephews still call me Aunt Zelda. I thought Zeldasmith would make a nice pen name. Most of my friends call me Kathy or just K...the K came from my response when asked my name...Kathy with K.....most people know me as "with a K" so some just started calling me K...when I sign off on emails I just sign K....when I sign greeting cards I sign "from Zeke and Zelda" Zeke is short for my married name Ezekiel. My husband comes from a large Catholic family though there's only three left. One older brother and his baby sister who was born on his second birthday. He's the 7th son. I converted when I prepared for marriage since I always wanted to be Catholic anyway...reason: most of my school friends had holy days off school because of the religious holiday and I wanted to be off with them. Crazy huh? You are welcome to call me any of the three. Have a blessed holiday. Be safe..k

Comment from donaldww

Excellent

The poet presents a description of of his jumbled thoughts, grey with tears, horrifying the poet's inner little boy.

This causes sadness to cover his fertile flowers, poisoning optimism and reason. He begs for the sunshine of eternal youth.

Cheers,
DW

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2013

Thanks for the review. Depression is not a pleasant thing to deal with.

Comment from arkyn_the_brave

Excellent

I struggled with depression for a time too, and this is an accurate description of the way it feels. If you are still struggling, take heart. It is possible to come out on the other side.

Poetically speaking, this is a well written poem. You have used alliteration and imagery very effectively, and I think this poem communicates what you were hoping. Well done!

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2013

Thanks for the review. Depression is not a pleasant thing to deal with.