Salutations From A Perfect Stranger

‘It’s hard to make the best of life when you don’t even know why you can’t stop crying.’

Depression is an illness, and the cruelest one anyone can suffer from. The raw fragility of the disease is what makes it so dangerous. In time if the individual is not helped then they will attempt suicide. This is serious and affects every aspect of their life and their family, friends and relatives. Depression has a ripple effect. That’s why it’s so important that everyone looks out for each other, watch out for the signs and be aware. A life is more important than hiding an illness that could threaten a life.


Salutations from a perfect stranger

Close your eyes and hear my voice,
You will be alone no more,
Whoever you are,
Wherever you are,
You matter to the world,
You make it whole.

You're not worthless or a failure,
Not pathetic or unwanted,
Neither dumb or self-conscious,
Just a soul in need of help.
So hang on tight and don’t let go,
There are people that you know,
Who’ll help, to make you new,
The you that you once knew.

You will hear no harsh voice,
Screaming fear, and making noise.
Hateful words will flow away,
With your release, the pain will go,
Replaced by love, and hope and joy.

You will not suffer anymore,
As hope comes knocking at your door.
Trust yourself and family too,
To love and help you through.

No more sorrow,
For your tomorrow.
Do not fear do not regret,
You are free,
For a new beginning.
You can start, afresh.

In your life you cannot bear,
The feeling of regret and strife,
That's not true, there's someone there,
To help you out, help you through,
to make you, a happier you.

You’re not invisible, not weak
So tell yourself every week,
That you are strong enough inside,
To overcome the fear you hide.

Let it out, unlock your mind
Your life is worth a thousand times,
Than that of a worthless dime.

Your suffering will not go ignored
It is heard, by all, by God
The ever seeing lord,
Sending angels to help you,
In the form of people, who love you.
They are there to say they care,
A lovely sound when you’re
Around the people that you love.

So when you sit in a corner,
Feeling numb and low,
A million people you watch go,
You will see, to your surprise,
A hand extended to help you rise,
To lift you up and help you live
A better life, than you did.

Sunshine is not far away
Just lift your head up
And there you’ll stay,
A brighter future,
Begins with a new day.

Don’t be ashamed, it's not your fault
to live your life is not a joke
You will never be alone again
So let me help you,
My dear friend.





‘You make a difference in this world’- Laura Mihai

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