Depression

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Depression

I just want to sleep.

today
tomorrow
next week
next month
next year.

I have no FOMO.
Instead I have FOA.

Fear Of Attending.

2 thoughts on "Depression"

Elaine Olund says:

June 29, 2025 at 12:47 pm

Fear of Attending–yes.
I feel this, reading this poem– the (familiar) heavy lid of depression.

Thank you for sharing this, somehow it helps, to recognize the weight. To know it is real. I’ve been in that place, where it feels endless.

(And, if this is reflective of where you are presently, know the weight will lift, and I hope, soon.)

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NETTIE FARRIS says:

June 29, 2025 at 6:04 pm

I haven’t heard the phrase FOA. I like the progression of time for the desire of sleep and the assonance of “sleep” and “week.”

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