Wait
Even in your darkest hour
When thoughts swirl and life unfurls
When time stands still
And you're barely climbing life's hill
Wait. Wait, My Friend
Wait for the sun
It will come again
This is not the end
Climb into that shower
Fake a smile, even just for an hour
Get out of bed to do ten things
And be okay if you just do one
Every little move you make counts today
Don't you forget
You're a survivor
Have no regrets
Instead, count out the things you've done
Even if it's one by one
To fight that darkness off your back
All the times you have felt under attack
And, just as day rolled into night
And the big depression set in
One day you will see the sun again, my friend
So please
Wait, with me, till then
Everyone has their story
Their own glories
And the things they do and don't want to talk about
Love, hate, everything in between
And all the things we'd rather forget or just somehow block out
But you, my friend, are good
Good down to your soul
After all the bad you've been through
Here you are, still standing and whole
So, stand tall, stay strong
And if you feel a bit wobbly
Take my hand and hang on
With me, you can't go wrong
We can sit here together
In the darkness for now
I will build us a fire
We can talk about old memories
Our future desires
And let's wait for sunrise
For today will not be out demise
Today depression can't win
I promise, it won't be a tail spin
Look, here comes the sun, my friend
I see new, cleansing light peeking through the darkness
I am with you, you survived
It's going to be alright
And, from one who knows
Here's a hot tip
Keep this poem handy
For whenever you feel depression's grip
Go back to the start
Read this poem again
Let evening thoughts and whispers flee
With the stroke of a pen
You, my friend are loved
So, take care of you for now
Life is a crazy ride
But somehow, together
We'll figure out how