My Dark Shadow
-original poem by Julie Ryan
My dark shadow is creeping up from behind.
It puts a hand through my heart
and clouds up my mind.
My dark shadow sits on my shoulder
It whispers in my ear.
It tells me to lie down,
because I have everything to fear.
My dark shadow says it loves me,
but it wants everyone else to go away.
It wants all of my attention
It says it loves me always.
My dark shadow will consume me if I let it.
It will eat my soul.
I can’t hide from it, I can only drown it with
the light of my friends.
Image via 9gag.com/gag/4779450
This poem was inspired by this image that I originally saw on twitter. It struck me at how true it felt. I’ve fought depression off and on through my adult life. The only thing that helps me win is surrounding myself with people who love me.
Depression and fibromyalgia go hand in hand, as depression is common for those who have live with any chronic illness.
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