I am the hope that has gone away,

the feelings of nothingness that grow day by day.

The pit in your stomach that begins to rot,

I am what most are not.

The light inside that wanes every day.

The thing that causes your dreams to decay.

I am the sleepless nights that never end,

the one thing your loved ones cannot comprehend.

I am what causes your relationships to break apart,

the thing that has taken over your heart.

I am the fake smile that others see,

though your thoughts only belong to me.

I have stolen your passion, your love,

I make you question the greater power above.

I show no bias for those I take,

or who lives I finally break.

I am the reaper that comes for you,

the one person you wish you never knew.

Who am I you ask?

I am depression.

Amanda Kelsey