Its name is depression (Spoken Word Poetry)

[@sleepyish1861]

Death sounds so pretty in a rhyme That hit home.

[@annapher_]

+Chihayafuru Kei stay strong xo

[@bri.rachon313]

"Some nights I cry because I have a monster as a pet, and I feed it well. I hate how much I love it." That part gave me chills. i love this so much ❤❤❤

[@lajennvee]

+Brianna Jones-Hollis Same here...

[@mjones8680]

so is she trying to say depression is addictive like an acholic drug that's bad for you but you just can't get enough of it. when she makes the statement " I have a monster as a pet I feed it well but I hate how much I love it "

[@missMin020]

Brianna Jones-Hollis this is so me : (

[@tiffany4174]

"I hate how much I love it,it's name's Depression" explains my life

[@cheyenneautumn1264]

Currently 4 months clean, and off my antidepressants. Depression doesn't go away, but someday, you'll be able to get through it and tell yourself that you've made it.

[@Anachronismprints]

Congratulations 😊

[@annapher_]

aw you can be proud of yourself and so am i

[@shetlandponytje]

'sometimes I cry because I have a monster as a pet' wow, just wow.

[@TwentyPaphonies]

"And I keep it well fed"

[@junerose7769]

I wear my sadness on my skin. ->>>> so inspired by these lines, they speak for what my heart can't say.

[@mahaqamerr]

Have watched and heard this a million times in the past two years. Never get tired of it. Too good for words. I love you.

[@annapher_]

I wish you all the best.

[@nicholashan6336]

This got me teared up. "Death sounds so pretty in a rhyme" got me :')

[@meimeivan7]

Thank you so much for conveying the often unspeakable struggle of depression in such a beautiful way.

[@jasonacuna8888]

"I hide myself behind these words and hope nobody's smart enough to know the art of reading between the lines because they are the one that define that i'm nowhere near fine but death sounds so pretty in a rhyme." omg i love this part, keep doing this. Fan from México right here

[@chloewells4385]

What a beautiful video all around. I commend you on your bravery in fighting this awful illness. I've tried my best, but all my treatments have failed miserably. I feel like a hurricane follows me everywhere I go, destroying everything I reach for. I'm surrounded by people, but I'm terribly lonely. I sleep through each night, but I am sick and exhausted. I wish a new wave would wash over me. I'm tired as hell of the same push, back and forth each day.

[@annapher_]

hey, i know that feeling and im sure i'm not the only one. you are not alone with this! even if you may not see it right now someday it will all make sense. One year ago i was at the exact same point you are at right now, and now i am the complete opposite of what i express in my video. I found my way to nature and through that, to myself. Try to be good to yourself and stay patient. No cloud will stay forever! I believe in you!

[@chloewells4385]

FireWithin Wow, thank you so much. You gave me a little hope, which really means a great deal.

[@sacredbell819]

+FireWithin cool

[@tiadove248]

This is great - raw and full of potential and talent. You describe it all so well...and the "I hate how much I love it" part...so freaking contradictory. I want it gone but at the same time, there's a tiny fear in losing it. I cannot explain it at all...possibly it's the fear of if I lose my depression, I will lose my mind as well. If I lose my depression, I will have nothing.

[@annapher_]

+Tia Jenson at first there'll be nothing, but then eventually something else might grow out of this nothingness, something that made fighting so worth it. x keep swimming! and thank you so much :)

[@tiadove248]

+FireWithin Yes! Same to you. Good luck :)

[@wilfredmujica44]

These words are violently hurting my soul while the coldness of the night is the only place that i can feel warm when im dripping out my eyes in this broken place full of pretended laughs which all my life its been told to be my home. It can't be it, there has to be a way out of all of this pain that fills my mind and even where im with my friends or someone else who makes wonder how are they not dealing this... with no reason keeps on going, this feeling of depression is indeed very annoying and my nerves give me the solution for all of it, it all could end when no one listening in the silence of my room. In this lonely home, with more than two people but less than two hugs, it will all come together when i write my painfull suicide note.

[@SomethingthatShines_Bling]

You're voice has so much emotion in it

[@madisonsavage5423]

Why's is this video basically my life

[@NarcissisticMadness]

I have had depression for a very long time. I can relate to this and many people can. I haven't self-harmed for about 5 years. Stay strong :)

[@graceydonaldson7845]

5 years?!?! That seems like forever. I've been self harming for the past year and half and about a month ago I had a failed suicide attempt. Ever since then my self harm has gotten so much worst. It's to the point that im cutting every day. I can't stop. I can't go 1 day without.

[@chitrapatel8960]

NarcissisticMadness how can you resist 5 years? I fail every month and thats not what im ashamed of. I am ashamed that i like it. You really are strong person. I hope you continue being healthy.. stay strong.

[@alexandra7777]

Gracey Donaldson Thank god it failed. The world would be dark without you. The world needs you ❤️.

[@sarahbuggs4569]

“I’m shrinking and breaking and fading “ yeah that sums it up

[@danicag.1310]

Beautiful, "I hate how much I love it" really touched me, I don't have depression but I think I have anxiety, and every time I find something I can do to help me calm it I get afraid because the anxiety is all I know and in some way it becomes comforting to know that it's always there, it brought tears to my eyes which is rare

[@annapher_]

+Danica G. that false comfort is an evil friend, but as long as you want to stay true to your real self, you're gonna be just fine. trust on that :) thank you for opening your heart to my poetry, itreally means a lot! stay strong

[@sclementi2311]

I just want to say thank you so much for this video. I came across it about 2 months ago and it has given me the strength to finally open up to my family and close friends about my depression and yesterday I finally went to the doctor. Today I watched this again and I wasn't curled up in a ball crying in pain... Instead I was sitting up embracing it and fighting through it. So thank you.

[@KydaIndie]

Oh god, I cried so much. She put into words what I try so hard to tell people but fail to every time

[@CrystalineIV]

thank you for such a beautiful post like this. ive been struggling with depression for um, almost 4 years now? and i remember laying down and listening to this thinking "thank god someone else understands" i really wish to be your friend someday ^^

[@jacynicole7404]

This is amazing. I can't even describe how beautiful this is. The world needs more people like you who actually look around and take in the flaws of the world.❤️

[@ALRAINE26]

Found it, I randomly remember this video, I found this when I was 18 at toughest times of my life, I remember watching this and even writing down the words to memorize because it helps me voice out my feelings I couldn't word myself, I just wanna say thank you, thank you for helping me get through those times, I'm still here surviving 💕💕💕

[@hopepratt6688]

God this is so damn good. You're so freaking talented. This accurately describes so many of the feelings I used to struggle with. I wake up everyday happy that I'm past them.

[@Holnol]

I just want to give you a bug hug.

[@Holnol]

big*

[@annapher_]

*hugs back*

[@katrinashaw2195]

As a slam poet as well, I didn't know what to expect when looking up depression poems. This was not only so relatable... it was just beyond amazing. You are a phenomenal poet.

[@nicosolheim-davidson4060]

Very deep. It certainly stirred something inside of me. I'm looking forward to hearing more of your stuff.

[@chloesworld7939]

"I don't want to die I want to live" my favorite quote

[@beckyscesny]

I'll never stop loving this.

[@orbital5774]

what depression

[@beckyscesny]

+ORb ItaL no, obviously I meant the video.

[@orbital5774]

OK SORRY

[@icantthinkofausername9423]

This is honestly amazing, I was moved to tears. The video and words are incredibly powerful and make me feel strongly, relating everything... in short, thank you.

[@janwald5176]

her tone made me cry. good job!

[@mahaqamer9744]

I can't explain in words how much i love this- every single thing about this- i just can't

[@SiSi-oi2or]

You are blessed with a gift with a way of words👍👌🏽

[@taylorjoy1889]

this was amazing, I can relate to everything. the rhythm flows perfectly, never stop writing poetry, darling, you great at it

[@kayleigh2722]

I have watched this video too many times, this is truly beautiful

[@ellxtasy]

i only just found your youtube channel, and i love it, i love it so much. you are wonderful, never let anyone tell you anything different.

[@analisevento9253]

Omg I love u XD

[@jeanniebetancourt7072]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem. It gave me goosebumps. Truly amazing. 💕

[@RuFlo746]

this inspires me so much I've watch this video about 6 times, you're great! i hope i can write something so beautiful

[@mrsmusicforlife]

This left me speechless. It's absolutely beautiful

[@beatrizsousa8994]

i just feel u so much. thank u. u're not the only one.

[@autumnwetsel2922]

i'm going through a really tough time right now, and this really spoke to me. thank you for this i believed every word you said

[@monicamerritt-lampl712]

This was so beautiful. Its was written amazingly unbearably relatable you've spoken the words is my life

[@Rebelivy-6]

Forever this will be my favourite poem. You are amazing.❤️

[@janeschwenger6146]

Thank you so much for making this. I feel less alone. ❤️

[@HansiesKanal]

Beautiful - thank you so much. Sorry for all your pain, never stop expressing it.

[@calirose9391]

This is amazing. I just started getting into poetry and I just found your channel. I'm glad I did.

[@mariaj5394]

This is so beautiful!❤️

[@nathanhassallpoetry]

Smashed the ball out the park, as they say. Dark poem, you've read it so well and acted perfectly. Well done. Really brave.

[@lucybaines2197]

your voice is so powerful, and this poem, is so beautiful. I love it! :)

[@samanthamcclure2612]

all i can say is this is beautiful. it hit home. thank you.

[@lisajane1111]

Its such a powerful disease! And for each every individual it can be different but there is suffering amongst us all. So beautiful to share

[@mzpatriciamarie]

Beautiful. I feel you girl! *hugs*

[@vendetta2163]

Death sounds so pretty in a rhyme. So powerful. I can relate to this poem so much

[@Layan365]

I watched this more than three times now its so amazing and inspirational keep going.

[@princessxthao4141]

I cried watching that. You're so talented and it was so beautiful and sad😍😭❤️

[@eggchelle]

The solemn fact of having depression is not just waking up and feeling sad for one day, it is feeling it since the moment you can start remembering. It is not those poems you see on social media but it is such a mind and body controlling emotion, yet bigger and stronger than any other, that consumes your every breathe and no matter how many times people say to be happy, it is not possible. Trying to be happy is not easy, once you know and live with depression it becomes a part of who you are and even one bit of happiness makes you lone for the sad feeling. This is depression, it is what consumes our lives as individuals and I will not stand for those who do not understand what this truly feels like. This is not temporary, this is life.

[@annapher_]

+Michelle Ramirez My poem wasn't meant to create the image of depression being just the 'average one-day-blues'. But poetry is a way of expressing, so the poems on social media are in a way all part of it, i believe. I understand your point of view but i also think there is no right or wrong when it comes to depression, there are also mild types and people handle and experience emotional pain very differently. As for being happy is not possible, i like to believe it is. I know that it can be so controlling and overwhelming, but i refuse to completely let myself be ruled by whatever games my mind is playing on me. And so can everyone else. "We cannot choose where we come from, but we can choose where we go from there."

[@eggchelle]

+FireWithin I understand your viewpoint, I was just simply stating the way I see my case to be. As you said, there is no wrong or right way, and this was my way.

[@kaylawymore]

this gave me chills, absolutely amazing.

[@suamaliesamoa8847]

straight chills.. i started crying

[@CandaceFiskeaux411]

Brilliant! Never stop writing.

[@lajennvee]

DAMN... damn... Love this piece and I identify with it. Beautiful words.... thank you for sharing it

[@spokenbykj1142]

Glad I watched this , it really helped me . I am a spoken word artist as well . You wrote and spoke this beautifully .

[@bluejazz511]

this was so good 😢😢 I feel this every day

[@Andrew-wo1jp]

Absolutely Amazing

[@hunterstorm5243]

wow i really relate to thins this was beatuiful thnak you for shareing and dont forget dont give up

[@cuteraz18]

this is so perfect

[@bingog4232]

I currently try to avoid the end. 7yrs pushing me over the edge. I end up staying up in the end, trying to avoid the edge of the cliff. I wake up daily and look out over the edge, pushing out against the cliff looking out over the edge all I feel is the knife's razor edge, all I can see is the blood stained knife, slicing open my skin, all I can sense is that the end is near. With my ears all I can hear are words with a razor edge I look out at the school and see a cliff Oh how pathetic, life is irrelevant life is a mess in kindergarten my happiness died replaced by a black edge Everyday I wish I died But everyday I wonder why I continue to live my life Every night is the chance, to end my life and now I put my life on the edge I sharpen my knife and check my bed goodnight, and good bye for I may be dead. This is the story of my life.

[@RhysaGee]

So beautiful.

[@graysonpotter8720]

This is beautiful!

[@patcavi8]

beautiful + the video is just so serene

[@lotara3154]

Beautifully Written 🌸

[@brayangonzalez8857]

it's 2:36 and with tears drowning my eyes. I feel as if this mantel shelters my heart inside a cocoon of fortitude while speaking the unspoke. thank you. much love to you my dear.

[@marissaviera9277]

i really love this.

[@maximuglemolsen2933]

Never have i ever listen to a female spoken word artist and lost my breath,. but this was AMAZING

[@annapher_]

+Maxim Uglem Olsen that means a lot, honestly thank you x

[@maximuglemolsen2933]

:) I really hope you keep up the good work :)

[@coralsnooks2523]

words cant explain how much i related to this ♡

[@SlowSpace]

I've never known about 'Spoken Word Poetry' before but this is truly beautiful

[@FlavioThepianist]

I love your hair in this video and this video is really great!

[@zouandrew]

I keep coming back to this

[@annapher_]

🌻🌻🌻

[@joshworley315]

That was so beautiful it made me cry

[@gabbiebizon9906]

Truely amazing

[@alishanorville7235]

So so beautiful 💘stay strong

[@alisonnicoleofficial]

this is amazing. but sad. because i can relate like crazy. you're not alone.

[@laurade1449]

this is so beautiful yet sad

[@blackbroski4713]

So accurate, been going through it for a couple of years now

[@pauljester8245]

This is a truly beautiful piece, I have battled with depression all my life to various different degrees, possibly partly as a direct side effect of living and coping with Cerebral Palsy. So I strongly identify with your words, thank you for sharing this. :) ✌

[@katrinam.aquino1005]

very heartfelt

[@Anachronismprints]

Amazing poetry keep it going ☺️😊

[@ambermichelle1312]

Anna this is beautiful

[@sarahhofer4875]

wow this descripes depression so well...

[@SofsCorner]

this is so beautiful.

[@pia2468]

Oh love your poem... It made me cry as it describes exactly what I m going through... P. S. - I love your hair sooo much....

[@darcyleepearson4416]

Good job! And thank you:)x

[@Zoe-bl2yy]

I loved it

[@FeliciaNgwube]

Your voice is beautiful!

[@patatochip8967]

Loved it

[@itsniikkkii]

this is powerful and meaningful

[@umlmao7082]

I can relate.

[@andreadawn8194]

Thank you for being. Thank you for this.

[@KatieVaydablog]

this is amazing

[@Bilbrey.]

wow beautiful. and I love your accent

[@maxcarter2974]

This is inspirational