Depression Srikes A Merciless Blow

Like a frail moth trapped in a thunderstorm,
clinging to a leaf, hoping not to fall.
Beginning to descend, spiraling out of control
hitting one branch then another,
desperately trying not to fold.

The signs are often well hidden,
their masks make a good disguise.
Closely look at your family and friends,
are they behaving in their normal way?
Or are they showing a sign of the frail moth,
their life is in tatters and has started to fray.

Reach out and help the person,
they may not let you or thank you at first.
With a tremendous amount of luck and medical help, just maybe, just maybe,
the person is saved and avoided the worst.