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Mr. Pill, meet the depressed
I said as I sat, undressed.
You may have arrived in time
to prevent a grievous crime.
Suicide is on my mind,
sincerely not the pretty kind.
So he bowed his head with humility
and stirred my mind with utility.
I had no confidence or hope
and had hesitated to interlope
on the interior of a college
where fit brains equaled courage.
I knew that I didn't have one.
It truly did not feel like fun.
So I took him in to prove a point,
that I was unworthy to anoint
as the chosen among the knowing
whose intelligence could sting.
But, it was amazing when Mr. Pill came in,
he made me feel that I could win
the race or the prize that I wanted,
even though I had often been taunted.
Hurray for him! He made me whole,
the weight of anguish was like a foal
who had trotted out of his gate
and become the pride of his estate.
The heavy burden I had carried
fell away and then I buried,
not myself, but a lack of hope,
a dark, long, slippery slope.
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Author notes
My husband was also instrumental. He was the one who said I was smart and could do it! I love my husband. 
A contest entry
- Who Has Touched Your Life and Given You Hope? by paw-writer.
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Comments
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This is interesting, and I find it rather sad. Many people look for hope through pills, but that is more of a way to numb ones' feelings I think. I am glad you have an inspiration in your husband. It is an internal love for ourselves that we must achieve though, in order to fully grow. It is those who help lift us up when we are down who help us feel whole on the inside. Deep poem, and thanks for entering my contest. Blessings, Patty
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Due to my injury I have not been on line (though I forgot to log off!) I am a very happy person inside because I pay attention to everything, not just the bad things as some people I know. But, without those pills to help me then, I would have never escaped the depression. I just didn't care enough about myself then.
Thanks for the kind comment. ~ Joyce
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Oh, sis. I see the content so much contributed to the whole of you. I know the needs in between and the helpers of our mood and madness.
I applaud your recognition of these things and the differences. Your love is greater than anything.
Hope is a guard to hearts that must be sealed.
For content, I applaud!
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I had an accident and was injured (pretty good now) so wasn't on the site. I forgot to log off in my pain haze. Thanks for all of your lovely words. You are such a very kind woman. ~ ~ Joyce
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