In the throes of depression
Photo by MART PRODUCTION from Pexels A call came in, not long enough to answer it Dialing the number, a voice mail-enabled to divert Why would he call and not take the time to wait Probably out of distress, a call was the best bait. Pondering on what you have not, frustrates the mind What could be the cause for it, for he calls and is done A problem must be in route, discovery seems tough When you call and do not wait, no person knows your road is rough. Buzz! Buzz! A call came in, a different number displays Did you receive a text from Cyrus, a shaky voice asks What’s are the contents, because I haven’t seen a pop-up ‘Life's harder, depressed and...’ the call ends and a text comes in. I am sorry life is hard for me life no longer makes sense I have spent time searching; my heart only grows tenser Was I destined for this, family left last night with no goodbye? Securing a job in town is hard;