Behind the Silence

Introduction

I used to write a lot of poetry in my late teens and early twenties, but since then it has dwindled to practically nothing. A lot has happened since that more carefree time. 

Now that I have settled down, I want to explore the medium of poetry more. I like its expressiveness and its rawness. I like the way that it can be short and sharp, or more lengthy and there are little in the way of rules to follow. 

This particular collection will be about the journey through my depression, how it has made me feel and the darkness of it all. I'm sure any sufferer will agree, it can have such a hold of you that sometimes the light in the dark is impossible to find on some days. As I write this, I have been on this journey for six years now and I'm still fighting through it. 

I hope the words I write provide a clear picture to what this 'mental illness' is like on a personal level, maybe even help to fight against the stigma surrounding depression.