Challenge
I wanna meet the gnarled, twisted bits of you.
I've been dealing with my depression by personifying it (like in "a conversation"). I'm kinda obsessed with the idea of making something more "alive," giving it more power almost, to make it easier to deal with. If you were to give them character or a face or a body, what would your mental illness/troubles/dark emotions be like? How would you interact with them? What would they do on a day-to-day basis? Written however you like, no limitations. Please tag me @wabisabi.
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The Worst of Me
They look just like me.
They have my face, voice, and body.
You would think it was me if you didn't look closer.
Just look at their eyes.
You'll see the ugly, broken lies I see.
Their eyes are dark with judgement that I had made.
Just look at their mouth.
You'll hear the awful words I hear.
Words that bite and pick at what little skin I have.
Just look at their hands.
You'll feel the heavy pain that I feel.
Their hands are on my neck, digging and choking.
I rarely ever fight back.
Their presence is familiar, like home.
I let their entire being take me, because they are mine.