Category Archives: depression

Walk On?

Posted on November 19, 2018 by PookyH

Each step took her closer to oblivion. Boldly she walked on; Sure feet On a path Of broken glass Scattering with each step. The shards pierced her soles. The pain eased her soul. The aching Growing, The ache to step … Continue reading →

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Re Think

Posted on November 16, 2018 by PookyH

Looking forwards, Never backwards, Not quite liking what I see. It’s important I remind myself, Of who I want to be. In honesty, I’m getting there. I’m doing pretty well. But I’ve got a brain To whom good things Are … Continue reading →

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On Hiding 

Posted on July 5, 2017 by PookyH

You can only fall so far Fall so far before you hit Before you hit the ground The ground rides up to meet you. You can only run so far Run so far before the past Before the past runs … Continue reading →

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The Stranger

Posted on June 15, 2017 by PookyH

On the edges looking in On a life that had been hers, But she’d divvied out to others Whilst she wept. She delegated well To those up to the challenge, And her life continued on Whilst she slept. Now a … Continue reading →

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The Too Tired Snail

Posted on March 8, 2017 by PookyH

The snail struggled under heavy load; Each worry he would carry, and they weighed. Mounting worries weighed him down, so he slowed; He worried he would not get far today. The added worry left him feeling grey, But he knew, … Continue reading →

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Ankles Grabbed

Posted on March 6, 2017 by PookyH

Ankles grabbed I’m drowning As I sink into the dirt Ankles grabbed I struggle But the struggle makes it hurt Ankles grabbed I breathe my last And settle in the mud Ankles grabbed I nestle Wrapped in sinew, dirt and … Continue reading →

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Kitten Cuddles

Posted on September 11, 2016 by PookyH

This day was not one Made for living. This day was not Very forgiving. It was one where her head Kept her confined to bed; The aching And gnawing, There was no ignoring She cuddled her kitten instead. This kitten … Continue reading →

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Sun Shine and Tears

Posted on August 23, 2016 by PookyH

Why is it When the sun shines, That my mood sinks; I feel sad? The brightest, Nicest, Sunny days, All leave me Feeling sad. Is it the weight of expectation That these summer days all bring That make me feel … Continue reading →

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#ItsOkToTalk

Posted on August 14, 2016 by PookyH

His silence Loud. Unspoken words Were silently Shared loudly. A man Who couldn’t speak aloud; He lived His life Too proudly. They would have helped If he’d have said, If only They had known. But silence reigned And now, Too … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Hear

Posted on August 3, 2016 by PookyH

I listened, But I didn’t hear The words you said to me. I thought I knew You through and through; But what I chose to see, Was somebody quite different, Somebody okay. Somebody who tried to help Ease loved ones’ … Continue reading →

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