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Tristan Robert Lange

Depression up,
Depression down,
Depression out in a night gown,
 
Depression high,
Depression low,
Depression pink and indigo.
 
Depression rise,
Depression fall,
Depression then rules overall.
 
Depression eat,
Depression puke,
Depression’s a depressive nuke.
 
Depression grow,
Depression shrink,
Depression in a roller rink.
 
Depression white,
Depression black,
Depression always coming back.
 
Depression in,
Depression out,
Depression tall, hard, very stout.
 
Depression holds,
Depression drops,
But no, depression never stops.
 
© 2025 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, December 5, 2025.
 
Tittu
  • Author: Tristan Robert Lange (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 5th, 2025 09:41
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  • sorenbarrett

    All so true and more for some people than others. So well described in color no less. Can't say I love depression but loved the poem

    • Tristan Robert Lange

      Indeed! Yeah, no love for depression. But much love for your support, my dear friend! Glad it delivered. 🕳️🌊🖤🙏

      • sorenbarrett

        You are most welcome my friend

      • orchidee

        We know someone (or two or three) who's never depressed. A certain glugger! lol.

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          Ah-gah-gah-gah-glug-glug! It’s hard to depress (bend?) iron, Popeye says! He eats plenty glugging ________ spinach. Feel free to fill in…nope, don’t! 😂🤣

          • orchidee

            And he's always ready for _____________ and don't fill that in either! lol.

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              ⚪️🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶
              🧶
              🤮
              🧶
              🧶
              ⚪️🧶🧶🧶🧶 Oh boy, Ol' Tom's got us stuck in a weird twist on Pac-Man. What's those white power thingies made of? Actually, don't answer that!

            • Friendship

              Well written, true, and honest . The poem explores the pervasive and cyclical nature of depression, illustrating its impact on the poet's life. It depicts how depression can fluctuate in intensity and form, yet remains a constant presence that is difficult to escape. And yet you are painting and seeking to articulate the often unspoken reality of depression, raising awareness of its impact and providing a voice to those who may feel isolated in their experiences. It serves as both a personal reflection and a collective acknowledgment of mental health challenges. You're not alone; we all go through this in our lives.

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                Thank you, my dear friend! Your words mean more than I can express. Always grateful for your insights, analysis, and support! 🕳️🌊🖤🙏

              • arqios

                Oh my, it makes one feel torn and exhausted and forever anxious 🕊️🙏

                • Tristan Robert Lange

                  It sure does! Thanks for your support, my friend! Always appreciated! 🕳️🌊🖤🙏

                  • arqios

                    Most welcome, Tittu🙏🏻🕊️



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