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Feeling Blue

Depression's Cruel Onset

By Misty RaePublished about a year ago 1 min read
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Feeling Blue
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A vengeful torrent,

Washing away all I am,

Nothing left but "blue."

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Misty Rae

Retired legal eagle, nature love, wife, mother of boys and cats, chef, and trying to learn to play the guitar. I play with paint and words. Living my "middle years" like a teenager and loving every second of it!

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  1. Heartfelt and relatable

    The story invoked strong personal emotions

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  • Rick Henry Christopher about a year ago

    Well done.

  • Denise E Lindquistabout a year ago

    Reading subscribers this morning. A whole lot of blue! Powerful💙

  • Gina C.about a year ago

    You worded so beautifully something that happens to many of us ❤️

  • Heather Hublerabout a year ago

    Sadly so relatable. That second line got me. Well done :)

  • D-Donohoeabout a year ago

    Sad but awesome!

  • Conor Darrallabout a year ago

    I feel this. Beautiful x

  • C. H. Richardabout a year ago

    Love that first line, " A vengeful torrent" So much said in 3 lines 💙 Beautiful💙

  • Deanna Fratusabout a year ago

    This is really good. It displays real emotion and is relatable.

  • Babs Iversonabout a year ago

    Fabulous!!! Loving it!!

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    This is great.

  • Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout a year ago

    Glad you shared this

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