TEARS OF THE SOUL
By: Dante Simiyu (spoken word writer) A 3rd years student pursuing bachelor of Science in Dental Technology
"Sunk in depression"
Pressure, pressure, pressure, pressure on the shoulder,
like a soldier with loads of arsenal bags,
the weight is oppressing me,
the struggle in my chest is sending pain in my lungs and my heart,
I’m being hurt.
I was thinking its gonna be easy but no matter how hard I try to forget, it isn't easy for me,
This large institution is supposed to tutor me on my career,
but now its teaching me on how to live but ironically,
I am not leading the life it wants me to live.
This course I chose, was happy when I clicked the icon
upon registration congratulations you’re the chosen,
I chose this path, but everything is getting overwhelming.
No matter how hard I try to read I don't get the concept,
I try to read through minds, through books but everything remains the same,
I see darkness roaring flaming eyes with sharp horns ready to strike me down.
This darkness, depression it is?, ready to roll me round and round lie a ball.
I have no one to talk to but my inner self,
I think I should come to my rescue,
Ooh! Forgot the therapy session,
I only know who I am, Ooh!
It is relatively hard all alone,
Ooh! I think I need to see the therapist to quench all my thirst.
My soul is crying because I am losing myself,
I am losing this inner me,
Suicidal thought! Ooh! No! what a bad thought ,
I think I should let it fade away,
Come to my rescue! Please heaven I need you,
I need your help.
I should stay strong and find a remedy to this,
I should talk to one of my counsellors in town or perhaps in school,
I will be better.