Depression:

Darkness hollow inside
a world of your own
left to mire by the flame
thoughts crashing to and fro
confusion within surely so
and without that warmth
of need and expectation
single steps alone
back and forth
in a worn travelled mind
a machine you have become
automated you are
running on empty
as you slip deeper away
rivers deep washeth over you so
let the cool waters sooth you
and to the light when rested
you will surely step
tis not what you know or think you know
but what you believe
in you and those around you
strength comes from those
determined with hands out stretched
seize them so and hold fast
battle the wind and rain
for this is but a storm
in ones hollowed out mind
full sails to the wind
and turn about course
run the length and breadth of this so
and in time your see
the rain will turn away
leave you so
and sunny days but become
now your constant companion
for every smile every word
spoken with love
is but the solace and comfort
of the human heart

Faith my friend
hands outstretched
always