Away from darkness

Behind this smile

Hides a mountain of pain

Depression challenging my mind again

Please don’t judge as I walk through the blues

You have no idea what it’s like in my shoes

The many daily battles I face

Just to make it through the day

There is no plaster to visibly see

The hurt inside that’s consuming me

All I need is friends to listen and care

To know when I need them they are there

Times a great healer and so is rest

A change of scenery can help at best

Away from the darkness

The stark voices in my head

Mental health is alive not dead

Aiming towards hope and light instead

To be the person I was born to be

Courageous, happy and in liberty

Not drowning in misery with chains anchoring me down

Instead being a beacon for others to find their way

And to know there is hope when I pray

Away from the nightmares the sorrow and pain

Back towards love and gratitude again

Please have patience and please be kind

Like a wound up coil these things take time to unwind

A journey of small steps to reach the end goal

Where I can be me again and feel whole

Grateful for the help and support along the way

From various earth Angels that heard my silent plea - not fooled by my smile or hidden misery x

Written by Melanie Moses

Please note: This Poem was written this evening for Carol Harte in support of the Veterans Charity & Time to Change.