I sit in a pit that’s dark and deep
My body bruised and bloody
It hurts too much even to weep
The ground is cold and muddy
I tuck my knees into my chest
Soothing myself by rocking
The pain of life that I digest
The door of death keeps knocking
My thoughts tell me that I’m no good
I’m damaged, bad, and broken
I’d change things if I felt I could
My destiny has spoken
My future filled with fear and dread
I’m just so sick of trying
It’s always raining in my head
I can’t stop thoughts of dying
I sit with you inside the pit
I’m right here by your side
Your mind can’t comprehend it
Through all those fears and lies
I hold you as you’re rocking
My heart breaks for your pain
These chains that need unlocking
My death was for your gain
Your thoughts do not define you
You rot in your own prison
You’ve been deceived and lied to
For this reason, I have risen
The future cannot harm you
When your life belongs to me
The clouds part to a sky thats blue
I ‘ve come to set you free
Below are some links to resources for anyone struggling with depression or any other mental health issues.
Thank you Jaime. I have been in that pit. God did pull me through.
I’ve had the honor of witnessing it. You are a warrior.
I really like your poem! It speaks to many who feel just that first half of your poem but don’t know the hope found in the last half! I have been there and God felt absent for a long long time but eventually the light broke through the darkness and I realized He was there all along. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you. I appreciate your encouragement. I am so glad that His light broke through that darkness. I so relate to that.
What an incredible poem. From the despair to redemption. This could make a good song.
Thanks Tom! The thought had crossed my mind.