Pitch

There's a man who lives in the shadows

Seeking out thoughts he can twist

He enjoys abruptly taking what matters

His hand holds the blade to your wrist

Soft gray eyes beneath a blanket of black

Don't be fooled by his innocent demeanor

If you turn around he'll have a knife at your back

Before you know it depression is your leader

He's the inspiration for those scars on your arms

They remind you of what you have become

Saddness always returns

Making you lifeless and numb

He is the enemy within

Waging his war against happiness

Prepare to fight or he will win

Save yourself from his madness

Author's Note

I thought viewing depression as a human is an interesting viewpoint to write about. Thank your for reading!

Reviews

[Jessica]

I have read through a few of your poems, but to me this one really stands out. I can surely relate, and this certainly captures what it feels like to be taken over by depression. Thank you for sharing, it was beautiful.

[GingerPocky]

Wonderful poem. Reminds me of my mom's ex.

[Mayank]

Depression is an interesting part, when I look behind all those empty bottle of pills. At the same time, when you come out of it, you have tonnes of writing material.

[yvo miki]

yes very much and wow ...loved it so much

[Simon Welsh]

That penultimate stanza is certainly something. Listen to No Substitute by Rachel Goswell; you may dig that.

[Dark Poet]

Thank you. I will look it up right now:)

[Joe Palmer]

I really like this. A great idea humanizing what is a difficult topic to discuss, let alone understand. Out of interest, why have you made depression male?

[Dark Poet]

Well, you see i created this man a couple years ago. I wrote this book and the main character was named Pitch who was severely depressed. Pitch became the face for depression inside my head if that makes sense. I gave my depression a face, body, and a name so that i could talk to it. I have a ameteur mind palace like sherlock and I guess Pitch became a part of that. I've also always written better in the male perspective. I know that sounds confusing but i hope I answered that.

[Joe Palmer]

yeah sure, it does! Just was interested if that's because there was any association between the anxiety, pain and turmoil of depression and male influences in your life, but hopefully not. A great read!

[Dark Poet]

No, not particularly. Thanks for the review!

[Luna Zerimar]

It's so real.

You've done an excellent job at giving this monster a human body.

Now I can't get the image out of my head..

[Emily]

Nice wording!
Well done!!