Love, Stuck
The journey of a loved one with depression
The world is bright I say,
She explains how hard it is.
Let’s move I say.
She clings to plants and furniture.
It’s makes you miserable, I am lost
It keeps me grounded, she explains.
We could blow it all up and land on our feet.
I’m afraid of the dirt on my toes.
We could go anywhere in the world.
I might feel the same there.
There is no way, I’m baffled.
No way to know for sure.
I shake the box.
She paints glitter on the sides.
I break my heart, her heart, hearts in general.
She heals other but she still aches.
A million breaks, I still am full.
She has only loved twice. One broke her.
I want to paint your sky pink.
I only see in black and white, paint won’t fix that.
I want to see you bloom, I’m begging.
It’s terrifying to love and know it can fail.
I will love you, but how can I?
I am as happy as I’ll ever be.
Powerful stuff Freeta.
Beautiful!