The world failed to see
The deep gashes
Beneath her skin
The slashes on her psyche
What they witnessed
Was her seemingly
Serene demeanor
Near normal behavior
She smiled for us all
Even sang happy tunes
No one heard her cry
No one noticed her fall
Her quiet wails
Went unheard
Their dead weight
Buried her will to live
Lonely and lost
She hid her plight
Her outstretched arms
Dangled out of sight
If only, someone had seen
The pallor of her skin
Shadows under her eyes
Her trembling lips and chin
She could’ve been saved
Had someone reached out
Subtle clues went unseen
A gross oversight!
By Sulekha Rawat
Depression is such a terrible disease… it sneaks in and no one even realises that they are depressed. Poignant write.
Thank you. Those suffering from depression don’t ask for help
Such wonderful writing and so painful. If only, she had the chance to talk to someone. If only.
Regret is a bitter taste in the mouth. Thanks
The sad part is that it happens so often and we are suddenly shaken when we wonder if we could have helped. Poignant post!