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Ode To Depression
Even when
you're expected the least
And never planned
You make it your goal
To come to my land
My land is my brain
The one I protect
Obviously not the most
But that's what you expect
Maybe I like it
The feel of loss
Torn from my heart
With death as a cost
You see there’s a point
When ones at the end
When ones alone
Without a friend
Even if you have one
In the morning you wake
And convince yourself
They are all fake
Pretending to love you
With hate in their soul
Using your compassion
For some immoral goal
You feel as if
There's no point
They'd be better without you
Like some unuseful joint
But how would you know
How could you tell
If they need you at all
Or would laugh if you fell
You see this world
Does not have a plan
That's why I depend on
My brain; my land
But if I am lost
And need a way
I don't want help
And I won't say
You see, You use me
And wish for my loss
I lose myself
With you as the cost
When I go to sleep
You're the last thing I feel
You're the first thing I think of
Wondering if this is my last meal
You take me by surprise
It makes things feel weary
As if a forbidden fruit
Or maybe a berry
I never know
If today is my last day
You're in control
Of what I do; what I say
No need to tell me twice
I'll happily close my eyes
Forget all my sins and lies
So you can take me by surprise
I can depend on you
To choose my time
Plan my funeral
Choose when I shine

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This was originally an English assignment given to me by my favorite teacher, but she saw my potentially and pushed me to publish it. I'm a poet and in the past I went through a lot of hard things; poetry is what got me through them. Even though I don't have as many struggles right now, poetry is what still helps me cope. It comes easy to me, and every poem I write is some part of my present, past or future. These are things every teenager goes through and I want to share my experience and knowledge. Maybe I can help someone, like how I wished long ago someone would help me. I hope you like it!