Depression is a monster
that destroys both heart and soul...
It tortures without mercy
And consumes its victim whole...
It cripples and disables
making life too hard to cope...
It can make each day a nightmare
and leave a person without hope...
Depression can be nurtured
through violence and neglect...
and fists used only to degrade
and words used to reject...
It's hidden in those bullies
who torture and demean...
who use their words like weapons
to destroy all the self- esteem
yes, depression is a vulture
that will make anyone its prey
there is no one who deserves it...
and there is no one to blame,
we don't need to make a judgement..
but we need to be aware
that those who suffer through this pain
just need the world to care!

© poetrybynancy