There will be times in our lives,
When we face despair…
A problem or a moment,
That we find so hard to share…
Bottled up emotions,
Clouded judgements everyday…
Trying to find the answer,
That will help us on our way…
At times it seems so futile,
When no-one has a clue…
On the outside you seem so happy…
But inside, you are feeling blue…
Those words from friends and strangers,
Have little or no effect…
As you spiral down to oblivion…
If you don’t keep yourself in check…
You must rise above the days of doom,
Set a task and see it through…
Or otherwise, that old black dog,
Will be coming after you…
Make a list, a simple one,
Achieve a certain goal…
Gaining your self-respect,
As you climb out from that hole…
Then soon enough you will see the light,
And life will seem much clearer,
All those days of hopelessness,
Will be in your rear-view mirror…
Len Newey 2022