Second July in a row
I'm facing both depression
And PTSD
Markings

Being flooded with
Spots of the time
The life in hell
Before the miracle

It will not last
August will bring
With it
2 years since
I was saved

Since I became a beacon
Of hope for all those
With this dreaded disease
That took a life
Just this past week

2 years ago
That
Could have been me
But it wasn't

I was meant for something
Greater
Bigger than myself
Spiritual peace
I have found

To carry my fellow
Warriors on
ME is the enemy
We are the David's
Fighting against an
Invisible Goliath

This ever consuming
Depression
The type that eats
You from the inside out

It will not last
I am determined to
Drive it out of me
Once and for all

So that next July
I can just rejoice in
Being free
Being me
Being well

Just inching forward
Doing what I do best