Depression

This illness never judges, pays no heed to your bank account
rich or poor, prince or pauper, you are in its sights 

hunts you down, always ready to fire, your goods don't count
you may be next in line to feel its sting, its frights

Male, Female, any colour under the sun, gives no thought to any of these
life of the party, often the first to crawl, the smile a lie to hide the fall
race, sex, beliefs, wealth, none offers a reprieve
when depression strikes, its a free for all

Comedian, joker, clown, often a way to hide, the pain built up deep inside
poets, singers, actors, tell stories to release, to find their peace
all walks of life, none immune, a twist of the brain, a quirk of mind
inside the pressure increases

The victims may seem to be flying high, the stand out star
inside the dark mist rises, blankness crashing, the mind agonising
hide so much from view, you never see a persons scars 

blanket of darkness falls, a nighttime dropped without warning, dehumanising

Staring into space, could be looking at you, lost in the minds grip
like a child, lost, scared, its cold in this world
stuck in a maze, no breadcrumb trail, no path to follow, a brain slip
every pathway a dull lifeless dead grey, like a hospital corridor underworld

Don't live in hell, deep within yourself
the shell you create to comfort against hate
nothing but a cell, created to keep you down, find ourselves
with help and support can beat this lead weight

This illness doesn't judge, it picks at random
you are not a targeted victim, just a name on a page
don't let it push you down, or hold you to ransom
find yourself, find your heart, break out of the cage

To the lucky souls, whose lives are untouched by these thoughts
please be kind, your words save lives, you can help change minds
give your hand, don't push or laugh, help them untie the knots
listen with love, never judge, help to unlock the binds

Thanks for reading,
Kyle.
Depression is a terrible illness if you feel it clouding you
or you see it taking over someone you know
then please seek advice, dont just live with it, get help.