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all because of you
by Michele Schottelkorbi looked into your eyes
so filled with sorrow
confusion lives here
which path do you follow?
depression is comfortable
manic a "safe haven"
but what of your spirit
has it flown like the raven?
look deeper, my friend
peer into your soul
this life you have bought
has taken it's toll
plunge into your madness
recover your being
if you look very hard
you'll see what i'm seeing
a precious, beautiful person
full of love and light
an amazing young creature
a wondrous sight
you are so special
so unique and robust
coddle your feelings
in this you can trust
there's a light, i see
at the end of the tunnel
embrace it, my friend
open your heart like a funnel
i believe in you
with my heart, through and through
this world's a better place
all because of you... 04/27/2003 Author's Note: this is written for two of my loves... Rob and Gina... depression, manic phases and bipolarism can be so very hard... but there is light at the end of the tunnel, especially when you have so much to give to this world...
Posted on 04/28/2003
Copyright © 2024 Michele Schottelkorb
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 05/02/03 at 04:47 PM Simply beautiful dedication, and so easily relateable, as my son went through a period of clinical depression. While he was in hospital, both he and I got to know other kids that were schizophrenic and bipolar, etc. |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 12/17/03 at 07:42 AM Hi Michele,
It's so beautiful, makes ya want to cry. Someone cloes to me in my family is very depressed, severly and has Alizheimer's disease. I know a young child that's Bipolar. Yes, it's very hard. Lots of blessings and hugs, Jean. |
| Posted by Sarah Graves on 04/23/04 at 06:56 PM I can relate to this peice somewhat with loved ones that have suffered. Thank you for sharing Michele. |
| Posted by Alison McKenzie on 04/25/04 at 08:30 PM OMG, it's as if you've peered into my life and written about someone I love very much but can't be with for continuing to choose the illnesses. YIKES. My heart pouring out in your words. Amazing. I'm touched beyond expression....BLESSINGS!!! |
| Posted by Karl Waldbauer on 07/30/05 at 02:10 AM Having been in the abyss of clinical depression myself and having a close friend who is bipolar, I am struck by your insight into the illness while I'm awed by the compassion, the hope you offer in this beautiful piece. This one gets a gold star! |
| Posted by Mo Couts on 06/24/11 at 06:09 AM Wow...just wow! |
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