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Not a personal write. It was inspired by a friend who battles depression.

I will not go quietly I will not wallow in self pity I want to stand up I want to stand out I don’t want to spiral into That web of darkness I want to get up and smile again In spite of the negativity that's drawing me in I want to hear a child's laughter And smile knowing that I will get there too I will once again smile As if it is my very breath I will fight this I will not drown In this sea of depression ©140620161134

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Joe Maverick

Date: 12/28/2016 1:22:00 PM

Good attitude in this piece Wilma, good reading your work.'

Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 6/30/2016 8:30:00 AM

Always a pleasure reading your work...Of course we go through different stages in life not knowing at what point we will face them..love the layout!!

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/27/2016 5:51:00 PM

Such a soul searching and inspiring positive poem Wilma, love this, hope your friend is winning the battle...

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/22/2016 12:11:00 PM

What a very empowering poem you've penned here, Missy...depression can be such a struggle, but yes, if one can find that strength within, one can hone that and rise above. Yet another inspiring poem from you, Missy Busy :)!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/17/2016 7:12:00 PM

Yes, we all have to swim in it from time to time. that seems the case for me anyway, but I love the positive message at the end. you always come through with your positivity.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 6/17/2016 12:18:00 PM

That is very well put Wilma. Been on that brink of drowning as well. All good wishes from Johannesburg.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/17/2016 10:22:00 AM

Real great piece of penning Wilma, on such difficult subject especially when it concerns someone close. trust and pray your friend feels better soon, God bless!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/14/2016 7:45:00 AM

- No one knows what depression is before you have "been there", but you describe it well Wilma :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kelli White

Date: 6/14/2016 7:36:00 AM

God bless you and guide you

Khomotso Sereo

Date: 6/14/2016 5:44:00 AM

its hard to speak your meditation when you trying to pull someone out but you left it flawless