Inspiration

I tend to draw inspiration from challenges in my life or things I have seen. This tends to make my posts either sad or bittersweet. One of my most recent posts fell into the bittersweet category. It was a poem that reflected the internal struggle I went through when I was suffering badly from depression. I wrote about one side thinking the worst of everything, believing that their life is worthless. The other is desperately trying to think of anything to say to convince them that they have a lot to live for. It reminds me of the many nights I spent crying alone, trying to stay positive while I was falling apart. Finally the first side says that they should rest and be freed, talking about disappearing from the world forever because it would be easier. While the other side says, we already are freed. Saying that disappearing isn't the way because we already have everything we could ever need. The good side finally wins, just like the good in me convinced me to talk about what was going on and seek help. I'm proud of the poem and the challenges it represents.