Thoughts on Depression

[Adrianne]

Caged in glass
Put on a shelf
Protected from harm
Done because of love

Carefully watched
Held closely
For a time
Shelved again

Occasionally taken down
Cherished briefly
Cries falling on deafness
Shelved once more

Life goes on
Pain unseen
Passing glances
Life moves on

To break the glass
Would break a heart
Staying caged
Breaks mine

[Adrianne]

My best friend
has forgotten how to listen

My best friend
wears rose colored glasses

My best friend
and I see each other every day

My best friend
talks mostly of trivial matters

My best friend
doesn't question my pain

My best friend
never wonders at my silence

My best friend
and I were to share life

My best friend
is living life without me

My best friend
doesn't realize how their actions affect me