The word “depression” does not belong in quotations.
Quotations are a mockery to the obituary written of a 13-year-old girl.
The word “depression” does not belong in quotations.
Quotations are the tarp over a middle school boy’s body hung dead.
The word “depression” does not belong in quotations.
Quotations are the itchy sleeve over a blood-ridden wrist.
The word “depression” does not belong in quotations.
Quotations are the muffling of a mother’s ambitious lamentation at her child’s funeral
The word “depression” does not belong in quotations.
Quotations are the genocide of an entire generation led by suicide.
The word depression does not belong in quotations.
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That1_13yrold_writer (
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- Comment from author about the poem: As a middle school girl, I struggle with depression. This was written as a nod to the fact that depression is never truly taken seriously when it comes to young adults.
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Omg!!
As a depressed teen myself this poem hit so close to home. I feel like people, especially adults, downplay the extent to which our modern youth suffers and it is so unfair. My own dad is such a culprit, claiming that my melancholy is nothing more than exaggeration but, according to him, most definitely not a mental condition. The way you built this poem up by putting the word "depression" in quotations and then by not in the final line really delivers your message in an impactful way. To think you're 13 and writing these types of poems is fascinating. I was still writing "roses are red, violets are blue" at age 13.
Thank you so much!!!! You are the first person to give my account attention. You do not understand how much exhilerance you just filled me with!!!!
I am not sure an 80 something male has any right to intervene, advise or whatever a 13 something female, but here I am!
First, your writing is great - don’t give up on it. I refer you back to Rocky above.
Also don’t give up on life. Despite my vintage, I remember those years very vividly ( it's my short-term memory I very occasionally have trouble with). Depression is very common in the days of youth - I certainly suffered from it quite severely during my teens. Comes, I believe, from a feeling of being so totally powerless. Advice given by your elders who have some control over their lives is arrogant, and must, I suppose be tolerated to a degree but take it for what it is (not much) and find your own path. One day……..
I for one would like to see more of your work. I hope you read other poems, find your own group within the free mix here and comment/respond when you feel able. MPS is an interactive site and works best that way. Above all, have fun.
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