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depression

JEANTE DRISCOLL

There is this dark thing
I call it a type of sickness
inside me and inside yours
The pain that it lingers
choking on all the tears
so tired and week
But it won't come to a stop
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Written on August 22, 2023

Submitted by jeante_d on August 22, 2023

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Words 44
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Stanza Lengths 7
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  • alanswansea18
    alanswansea18
    I get depressed a lot and lonely. I just need someone to talk to.
    LikeReply2 months ago

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