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She: In Depression


03.18.12 Posted in today's words by

Bobbie Troy’s most recent poem to appear here was She: Underneath the Glitter, published as part of Contributor Series 10: Silken Rags in December 2011.

She: In Depression
By Bobbie Troy

she carried her depression
in front of her
like caviar on a party tray
hoping that someone
would take it from her

didn’t she know
that it wasn’t so easy
to get rid of it?



5 Responses to “She: In Depression”

  1. Debbie says:

    Loved this Bobbie! 🙂

  2. Sol Troy says:

    As usual, something everyone can identify with.

  3. You summed this up perfectly.

  4. JT says:

    Wow! How do you consistently do this?! Only eight lines of poetry and I swear the “thud” from the impact is audible!

  5. bobbie troy says:

    Thank you, everyone, thank you indeed.

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