10 Poems About Depression - Exploring the Depths of Despair
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10 Poems About Depression - Exploring the Depths of Despair
Depression is a profound and often isolating experience that many struggle to articulate. These ten poems delve into the depths of despair, offering an honest portrayal of the emotional turmoil that accompanies depression. 1. "A Night Thought" by William Wordsworth Lo! where the Moon along the sky
Sails with her happy destiny;
Oft is she hid from mortal eye
Or dimly seen,
But when the clouds asunder fly
How bright her mien! This poem explores the fleeting nature of hope and light in the midst of darkness. Wordsworth reflects on how moments of clarity and brightness are often overshadowed by the overwhelming presence of depression. 2. "No Worst, There Is None" by Gerard Manley Hopkins No worst, there is none. Pitched past pitch of grief,
More pangs will, schooled at forepangs, wilder wring.
Comforter, where, where is your comforting?
Mary, mother of us, where is your relief? Hopkins captures the intense pain …
