The silent struggle

The mind, an enigmatic fortress, where shadows dance and whispers linger. Each dawn, a battle renews, unseen by those who tread the vibrant paths of normalcy.

To live with a mental illness is to carry an invisible weight, a phantom burden that presses down relentlessly. Days blur into nights, and nights stretch into endless corridors of thought. In this labyrinth, hope flickers like a distant star, sometimes obscured by clouds of doubt and despair.

There are moments of clarity, where the world sharpens into focus, and the possibility of joy seems within reach. But soon, the storm returns, sweeping away the fragile peace. It is a journey through an ever-changing landscape, where the ground beneath shifts unpredictably.

Loneliness is a constant companion, even in rooms full of laughter and light. The laughter feels distant, the light dimmed by the heaviness within. The heart yearns for understanding, for someone to see beyond the mask, to recognize the silent plea for help.

Yet, amidst the turmoil, there is strength. A resilience forged in the fires of inner conflict. Each breath taken is a testament to survival, each step forward a triumph over the invisible chains. Courage is found in the smallest acts, in facing another day, in choosing to hold on when letting go seems easier.

For those who bear this silent struggle, there is a beauty in the fight, a profound grace in the perseverance. The scars, though unseen, are marks of battles fought and victories, however small, won. In the depths of darkness, there lies a reservoir of strength, waiting to be tapped, an ember of hope, yearning to ignite.

This is the silent struggle, the unseen war waged within, where every day is a testament to the human spirit’s indomitable will to endure, to seek light in the darkest of places, and to find beauty in the most unlikely moments.

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      Really nice poetry Heather, thank you for including your poem 😜💕

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      This was beautiful 😁

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      Beautiful Heidi, thank you for including your poetry here 💕🥰🥰

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      This is beautiful Jenny thank you for including it 😆☺️

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      Wonderful poetry, thank you for including your poem here 💜💜

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      Wonderful poem, thanks for including it here xx

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      Thank you for linking up ☺️💞

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  9. Indira Avatar

    You so beautifully penned this touching prose poem, Carol. I can relate so deeply. Love your spirit.

    ‘For those who bear this silent struggle, there is a beauty in the fight, a profound grace in the perseverance. The scars, though unseen, are marks of battles fought and victories, however small, won. In the depths of darkness, there lies a reservoir of strength, waiting to be tapped, an ember of hope, yearning to ignite.

    This is the silent struggle, the unseen war waged within, where every day is a testament to the human spirit’s indomitable will to endure, to seek light in the darkest of places, and to find beauty in the most unlikely moments.’

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you so much you are so kind. I really appreciate you taking time to read and comment on all of my work. It really means a lot to me. ☺️😘😘

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