An evocative poem from Sarala wherein she describes the dark, gloomy world of depression and alienation, exclusively for Different Truths.
Why was Sheila alienated From the society? Give me an answer! This mental health disorder Is gripping children to Youth to old age! Ever since she has been Diagnosed for depression She is mocked at And not allowed to attend Any celebrations as she is Dressed not well and shying away From outside world! She is unable to sleep Nor concentrate on her work No interest in dressing up Nor in going out! She would sit quietly in her Dark room looking blank! Nothing is working in her brain And negativity controls her Very being Not able to enjoy anything Nor can she smile at any joke! Isn't time we wiped out The stigma of various mental Disorders which are handicapping Many! If you are a human instead of Alienating the person Take her or him to a psychologist And get them treated by professional Psychiatrists and help her get out Of her gloom caused by the illness and Alienation from society which is Destroying her slowly but surely!
Picture design Anumita Roy
#Depression #Loneliness #Illness #Alienation #Poem #Verse #DifferentTruths
Sarala Balachandran was working with an import-export organisation in the administrative department for 38 years. She retired eleven years back. Married, with two sons aged 43 and 36, she took interest in writing recently. She writes free verses.
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So true- mental health is critical and asking for help is a sign of stength and not a weakness and I wish society and people would stop this strigma attached to it. It starts with one at a time..making a difference