Dont worry, I see you.
I feel you sinking into my muscles and clutching onto my bones.
I know that youre back.
God & Man
I also know that you never actually left.
You remained in hiding, just waiting for the moment Id least expect you to attack.
You never come when Im already sad, because that would be a waste of your time.
You always come when its most inconvenient.
You challenge me when Im unprepared.
You pull me down after Ive managed to climb mountains.
But, I have been here before.
I will drag my legs out from my sheets and plop my feet onto the cold hardwood floors.
And even though you have used food against me in the past, I will still eat.
And even though you whisper sweet words that compels me to stay indoors, I will step outside.
For every canceled plan, Ill make another one.
For the wasted hours of napping too long, Ill start to get up earlier.
For every negative thought that lingers in my mind, I will write down a positive one.
And for every time I become angry with myself for falling into your trap, I will forgive.
So, I welcome you depression.
Every time I fight against you, I feel it becoming easier and easier.
You may never leave, but I will also never stop fighting.
If anything, I will embrace you into my arms and care for you.
I will rock you back and forth while telling you everything is going to be okay.
I will show you what it is like to be appreciated.
For now, I see you.
