Put It To Rest: Poetry Month Challenge

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A poem in which a spouse tries to help their significant other out of the throes of bipolar depression.

I used to brighten your day Your face I used to bring you happiness which became my whole reason for living Each day I tried to make just a little bit better hoping that I could increase your bliss and keep shining the light of love into your heart

But my light no longer illuminates the darkness I tried so hard to keep at bay The darkness just absorbs my light all that I have to give while the blackness grows deeper until it starts to turn my light grey I keep trying to find the light someone to shine light into me to keep this darkness at bay

But there is no one to do that It’s just you and me In the dark Alone You don’t see me Feel me Anymore

I still see in my mind the wonderful smile I remember bringing to your face Right now, memories are my only light and I am praying their light is strong enough to guide us out of here!

This is not where we want to be Nothing can grow or flourish here Take my hand Turn around… …follow me

Desiree Batiste is the author of “The Shaping of a Diamond”, a self-published journey through surviving abuse, domestic violence and more told through poems, which is available for purchase on Amazon. Find her on Medium, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok or on her website. Desiree Batiste ©2023.