Comment from Margaret Snowdon

Excellent

I will start to feel like my old self,
Able to write stories and rhyme,
No more sitting on the shelf,
Just killing time.

Oh, Dear - I hope this isn't true to life, my friend. Depression is a terrible thing - have been there. Your poem is deep and emotional, pulling at this reader's heart-strings.

Hugs
Margaret

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017

Hi Margaret;
unfortunately, this is true right now, but I'm getting there.

Thanks for your continued support,
~patty~

reply by Margaret Snowdon on 30-Aug-2017

sending positive thoughts and hugs, my friend.

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Patty,

I'm so glad to hear that ring of hope in your words. That's so important. You are a fighter, and the world is worth fighting for, believe it or not. *smile*

In regards your lack of inspiration... here are some of my prompts for this month, maybe one (or more?) will spark you!

Prompts:
girlfriends
parents
lipstick
dance
fried chicken
a sound
cowboys
a park
give something away
toss away could haves and should haves
coloring books
watermelons
underwear
wiggle your toes
books
lazy days
vinyl records
left-handedness
relaxation
a joke
rollercoasters
tooth fairy
storms
kiss and make up
grief
gratitude

Good luck! See you on the bright side of things, sister!

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

Hi;
this depression has been especially awful. I completely lost my need and want to write. I felt bereft and lonely. But, I'm back. Hopefully, I can write something good this afternoon,
~patty~
thanks for the list

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

I'm reading a lot about depression on FanStory lately. There must be something in the air. You can't all be depressed at the same time. I'm depressed. Can't I have anything? Actually, I wouldn't know what depression was if it hit me.

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

Hi Thomas; (its something in the water)
Hi;
this depression has been especially awful. I completely lost my need and want to write. I felt bereft and lonely. But, I'm back. Hopefully, I can write something good this afternoon,
~patty~

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

When it comes to depression, one must concentrate on positive thing and force the depression out of their lives. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words.

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 Comment Written 29-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

Hi;
this depression has been especially awful. I completely lost my need and want to write. I felt bereft and lonely. But, I'm back. Hopefully, I can write something good this afternoon,
~patty~

reply by c_lucas on 31-Aug-2017

One member I know wrote about her problems in the third person and found relief. Good luck, Pattie