when darkness falls
I know from experience that it isn't easy to deal with depression. Though I feel happy and fulfilled in my life, there are times when I inexplicably plunge into terrifying moments of tremendous upset. It crushes me. I know that I have suffered from depression, not, perhaps, as some very dear friends have, and while it is rare, what I feel is nevertheless real, intense, and it scares me. Yet it can never be rationalised. Eventually it subsides, and even then I can never pinpoint what caused it. And every time, I am grateful for not having done something to hurt myself. We're complex beings; if you don't know what it is that makes you feel this way, just realise that it is the same for many, many people. It's not unusual. Just promise yourself that you will come through it, each and every time. Better to endure than to disappear.
My dearest friend, if you don't mind I'd like to join you by your side Where we can gaze into the stars and sit together, now and forever For it is plain as anyone can see We're simply meant to be
Elfman has an ear for beauty. Be happy, Sue, stranger or friend, we're all alike underneath our skins.
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A very honest posting, I think. Most people, I'm sure, have or have had or are going to have similar experiences in life. Not that they'll all be willing to admit to it; showing what might be seen as a weakness isn't normally encouraged, is it? Personally, I think it takes strength and courage to show one's frailties, as the action of being able to reveal who you are without too much fear is in itself a very strong thing to do. (There's also something to be said, though, for knowing when is the right time to speak up, and who to.)
It's weird, isn't it? Somewhere, a decision must have been taken: to join the pack or to walk alone. People from all walks of life can do either one or the other. And if you're faced with the option, then you might as well start putting on your hiking boots, as the choice has already been selected for you.
(If this makes no sense, just ignore it.)
Curiously enough, I never happened upon this comment; I'd not have ignored it - as if your closing line left me with a choice in any case!
I'm not certain if your observation was directed at myself, or people in general, but thank you, all the same.