Depression Poem by Kelly Radomski

A glance in the mirror, I see the first sign.
The face, it's the same but those eyes, they're not mine

Where is the one I knew all along?
Who is this evil now singing my song?

I shutter of when the time, it will come,
Ole familiar transition, contentment to numb.

I look to a time when I knew my role,
Has the demon claimed my innermost soul?

I dare not confess to family or friend,
Ashamed, no control, serenities end.

I lock myself up, hoping he can't find me.
Useless this is, for he has his own key.

This time he intended an overnite stay,
Satisfaction unfounded, till he has his way.

Unlike drug addiction, that one can defeat
The demon he's crippling and drains me complete.

Is this my finale, last visit, last day?
Vision obscured, black & white is now gray.

No pill can rebuild the destruction his wake.
Nor can it give back, the part of me he'll take.

I take a deep breath, on my knees I pray
Dear Lord your the only one, please keep him away.