Denial (2)

Who else

Would pull me to my feet?

Who else

Could understand

The depths of my despair?

When all was

Darkness,

You shed a light

And I would

curse you

for daring

to bring the sunlight

I stumbled down the trail

And you lit the path

Yours was the hand

On my shoulder

When I needed

Comfort

Yours were the whispers

Of encouragement

Denial and disbelief

Muddied my thoughts

You persisted

Ever so lightly

You knew

I would come to you

Only to turn away

Again and again

Doubts big and bold

Held me tight

Darkness would

Come over me again

As I tumbled back down

The rabbit hole

You were there

To draw back the curtain

And allow the light in

You would extend a hand

Only to have me

Push it away

How many times

Have I rejected you?

Denied you?

Despite my flaws

My arrogance

And stupidity

You saved me

From myself

Over and over

How can I deny that?

Author: Penny Wilson Writes

Penny Wilson is an international writer who writes in several genres. She has written articles for WOW Women on Writing. Her poetry has been published in online journals, such as Ariel Chart, Spill Words Press and the Poppy Road Review. Penny is a member of the Austin Poetry Society. Her poetry has been featured in the publication America's Emerging Poets 2018 & 2019 by Z Publishing and Poets Quarterly and Dual Coast Magazine published by Prolific Press. Most recently, you can find her poetry in an anthology by WordCrafter Press called Poetry Treasures. Penny is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and has the page "Mental Health Help" on her blog. She writes about the struggles of mental illnesses and Depression. She is passionate about spreading awareness for Suicide Prevention and Domestic Abuse. She expresses her passion through her writings of poetry and life experiences. You can find more of her writings on her blog at https://pennywilsonwrites.com/ View All Posts