Low Times
by Steven Bates 1 July 2024
No desires, no motivation
Just plain boredom, pure frustration
No hobbies or interests, old and new
Happy thoughts to just a few
Depression's reared its ugly head
Not worth getting out of bed
Showers, hygiene, who really cares
No shaving beards or combing hairs
Yes, it really went that bad
My mood went south of just plain sad
I almost went across the line
But told everyone that I was "fine"
What kept me safe, what kept me sane
What kept me showing more restrain
Was still the fact that life's worth living
And never cause for life forfeiting
I had to pull myself together
Pull my head out of bad weather
Set my goals, at least three each day
Put aside some time to play
Take time to read, or watch TV
Take a walk, lie beneath a tree
See the beauty in life around
Take a moment to hear each sound
Appreciate your life, my friend
Never try to force the end
I learned that I'm a valued part
Of this world and that's a start
That's all it took to snap me back
Along with meds to stay on track
So, take your meds, and count your blessing
And fight those feelings so depressing
Stay positive, stay safe, stay strong
Remember that when things go wrong
You've got a friend who's been that low
And I'm still here, I'll never go.
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