I wrote a poem about mental illness after I was inspired by NAMI’s #MentalillnessFeelsLike campaign.
Mental illness is a disease of the brain
That somehow seizes control of your life
Engulfing you within its mighty power
Setting up shop where it can thrive
It takes over your self-esteem
Rids you of all your goals, dreams, and ambitions
Shatters every notion of happiness
And leaves you alone, hopeless, and distraught
But just like anything,
It cannot thrive forever
With the proper treatment and support system
This disease will grow wary
It will succumb
Give you your life back
And be a long-forgotten thing of the past,
I Promise.
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