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Depression is a monster That destroys both heart and soul. It tortures without mercy And consumes its victim whole. It cripples and disables, Making life too hard to cope. It can make each day a nightmare And leave a person without hope. Some people feel this sadness From the time that they are young, And believe that they are different And can't be loved by anyone. It's reinforced by parents Too depressed themselves to care For that child they're supposed to love, But instead forget is there. Depression can be nurtured Through violence and neglect And fists used only to degrade And words used to reject. It's hidden in those bullies Who torture and demean, Who use their words like weapons To destroy all self-esteem. It's fueled by those substances, That are used to help escape. From that endless pain depression brings And that unbearable heartache. It can cause someone to just give up, To lose all strength to fight. It can annihilate one's very soul And make them take their life. Yes, Depression is a vulture That will make anyone its prey. There is no one who deserves it, And there is no one to blame. We don't need to make a judgment, But we need to be aware That those who suffer through this pain Just