Depression, a shadow that creeps,
A weight that bears down, as it seeps.
Into the soul, a darkness so real,
Leaves us feeling lost, beyond all we feel.

It steals our joy, it steals our light,
And leaves us with a heart that just can’t fight.
It numbs our senses, it dulls our mind,
And leaves us in a world that’s just not kind.

But still we rise, and face the night,
With courage that shines, a guiding light.
We take a step, and then another one,
And slowly, slowly, we’ve begun.

To see the beauty in the pain,
To find the light, in the pouring rain.
And though it’s hard, and it’s not fair,
We choose to keep moving, to be there.

For we are survivors, of what was done,
And in our hearts, our spirit has won.
We are strong, we are brave,
And our story will always be told.

So when you feel the grip of depression,
Remember the love, and the light that’s inside.
Remember the hope, and the courage you’ve tried,
And know that healing is always by your side.