Stranded Island
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Complete Tue, Jul 26, 2016<5 mins
Feeling hopeless
On a stranded island
No sign of freedom of this emotion
Depression surrounding you
Trying to find a way to break free
Happiness is only temporary
After that moment sadness follows
No one wants to be around you
No one understands why you are so angry
There has to be a way to freedom
Your life depends on it
When you make others cry
You are weak mentally
All you see is red
No smile nor gesture helps
Anger will follow
Depression is contagious
Others who try to help are powerless
Mental illness is misunderstood
People laugh
While others cry
People point
While others hide
People criticize
While others suffer
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