Never Give Up
depression is a dreadful disease...52 total reviews
Comment from rspoet
Beautiful poem dealing with a difficult subject with truth. As a poem, it is written very well. I like the wrap around lines which read like a poem themselves down the middle of the poem. Good rhyming, word choice and flow streaming down to the excellent concluding stanza.
I have never dealt with depression my self, but I wish you the best.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Beautiful poem dealing with a difficult subject with truth. As a poem, it is written very well. I like the wrap around lines which read like a poem themselves down the middle of the poem. Good rhyming, word choice and flow streaming down to the excellent concluding stanza.
I have never dealt with depression my self, but I wish you the best.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Thank you for your excellent review my friend. It's been in my life since MG 22 years ago. Welcome to this site. Have a great weekend. Bill
Comment from GWinterwin
Good poem with words that tell such a true story. Good rhyming make it easy to read, and understand. I have never really been too depressed in life, but from anytime of feeling depression I can imagine how it would be to not be able to overcome it.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Good poem with words that tell such a true story. Good rhyming make it easy to read, and understand. I have never really been too depressed in life, but from anytime of feeling depression I can imagine how it would be to not be able to overcome it.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Thank you my friend for your review, I appreciate your thoughts. It is a horrible thing not being able to overcome this sickness. I've experienced many bouts with it the last 22 years. Have a great weekend. Bill
Comment from Ben Colder
I suppose casting a person's fear and disappointments on the Lord is the only solution I have found to rid the problem. It worked for me. Thanks for sharing. I found nothing wrong.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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I suppose casting a person's fear and disappointments on the Lord is the only solution I have found to rid the problem. It worked for me. Thanks for sharing. I found nothing wrong.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Thank you Ben for your comments. From my 22 years of experience with this dreadful disease, I think you're absolutely right. Medications are available, but as another reviewer said, "Pills are only a temporary fix and the Lord is a permanent fixture." Take care of yourself. Bill
Comment from Travis64
I give you six stars for the hope in the LORD that you convey in this! So many experience depression and while some drugs are necessary, they are only a temporary fix! The LORD is the lifter of our heads and He is the one Who will sustains us! My hope is in Him all the day long! This was an enjoyable read and was written very well with a wonderful and very truthful message! Well done!
~Travis64
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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I give you six stars for the hope in the LORD that you convey in this! So many experience depression and while some drugs are necessary, they are only a temporary fix! The LORD is the lifter of our heads and He is the one Who will sustains us! My hope is in Him all the day long! This was an enjoyable read and was written very well with a wonderful and very truthful message! Well done!
~Travis64
Comment Written 14-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Thank you Travis for your wonderful review and rating, I really appreciate it. I agree with you, the medications are only temporary. Whereas, God is a permanent fixture. I've had bouts with this monster since the day I was diagnosed with a form of Muscular Dystrohpy (MG) 22 years ago. Have a great weekend my friend. Bill
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Great poem about depression, which effects a great number of people. I like the way you portrayed the emotion and offered a solution. I entered this category as well. Good job of fulfilling its requirements
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Great poem about depression, which effects a great number of people. I like the way you portrayed the emotion and offered a solution. I entered this category as well. Good job of fulfilling its requirements
Comment Written 14-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Thank you Davis for your excellent review, I appreciate your nice comments. Have a great day my friend. Bill
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I enjoyed it!
Rhonda
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I'm sorry Rhonda for calling you Davis. I'll remember the next time (I hope). Bill
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That's okay, my pen name is Rhonda L. Davis, so you aren't off on the Davis part.
Comment from Louise Michelle
Hi Cedar,
This is a wonderful poem. Thank God I don't suffer from severe depression, although I've had my bouts. It's the young people, I think, who need the most help. A strong faith from childhood is so important. Very nicely done.
Hugs,
Lou
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Hi Cedar,
This is a wonderful poem. Thank God I don't suffer from severe depression, although I've had my bouts. It's the young people, I think, who need the most help. A strong faith from childhood is so important. Very nicely done.
Hugs,
Lou
Comment Written 14-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Thank you Lou for your nice comments, I appreciate it. I agree that a strong faith is the key to everything we face in life. Have a great weekend my friend. Bill
Comment from Deborah Marie
Well penned contest entry paired well with photo. I agree that depression is a dreadful disease. Your meaning rings out loud and clear; both my daughter and I suffer from this... But, with the Lord, our God, we strive to overcome it. Nice progression, rhythm and flow. And, nice use of wording. God Bless, Deb
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Well penned contest entry paired well with photo. I agree that depression is a dreadful disease. Your meaning rings out loud and clear; both my daughter and I suffer from this... But, with the Lord, our God, we strive to overcome it. Nice progression, rhythm and flow. And, nice use of wording. God Bless, Deb
Comment Written 14-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Thank you Deb for your comments, I appreciate it. I'm so sorry to hear that about you and your daughter. Mine started 22 years ago when I was diagnosed with a form of Muscular Dystrophy (MG). I believe as you do, God is the key to all our problems. Medications are only temporary, but our Lord is a permanent fixture. Take care of yourself and have a great weekend. Your friend, Bill.
Comment from rjuselius
i have gone through a bad depression and wish it on no one, not even my so-called enemies. your poem showcases the tragic and disturbing side of depression well. i think you have a strong contender here.
thank you for sharing!
good luck in the contest!
blessings!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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i have gone through a bad depression and wish it on no one, not even my so-called enemies. your poem showcases the tragic and disturbing side of depression well. i think you have a strong contender here.
thank you for sharing!
good luck in the contest!
blessings!
rebekka x
Comment Written 14-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Thank you Rebekka for your excellent review, I appreciate it. I also have been fighting this monster since the day I was diagnosed with a form of Muscular Dystrophy 22 years ago. Take care of yourself my friend. Bill
Comment from Dawny53
I am not a Christian.. but I don't let that stop me from reading good poetry! I feel this is an excellent entry.. just having come off a terrible bout of depression myself I can really appreciate it. Good, solid rhyming couplets make this a strong entry, and I wish you all the best for this contest..
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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I am not a Christian.. but I don't let that stop me from reading good poetry! I feel this is an excellent entry.. just having come off a terrible bout of depression myself I can really appreciate it. Good, solid rhyming couplets make this a strong entry, and I wish you all the best for this contest..
Comment Written 14-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Thank you my friend for your thoughts about this subject. Sorry to hear that you struggle with this awful disease. I have since I was diagnosed with a form of muscular dystrophy (MG) 22 years ago. Take care of yourself my friend and have a nice weekend. Bill
Comment from seaglass
Depression is a terrible illness and one that took years for people to even begin to care about. It has kept me in bed for days until I finally found relief with medication. Your poem well describes the feeling one has with this illness.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Depression is a terrible illness and one that took years for people to even begin to care about. It has kept me in bed for days until I finally found relief with medication. Your poem well describes the feeling one has with this illness.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015
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Thank you my friend for your excellent review. I'm sorry to hear about your fight with this monster. I started mine 22 years ago, after the diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy. Take care of yourself and have a nice weekend. Bill