You live in a lethargic beat
devoid of feelings
By command of a depressed mind
your emotions are suppressed
smashed with anger
masked by silent indifference
Dinner comes again
you mutter sparse words
forced monosyllables
No eye contact
She walks on eggshells
seats next to you
Trying to reach beneath the mask
she sets to disturb the silence
offers a smile
You utter no words
The mask of depression
grows like a shadow in a long winter
darkness touches her too
drains her spirit
makes her sad
sometimes angry
She leaves the kitchen
You stay
_____Adriana Citlali
XIX-X-MMXIII
Oh this sounds tough.. a person with depression .. so volatile and I can understand the walking on eggshell.
The phrase “walking on eggshells” might be a bit overused when it comes to describing being around a depressed loved one. But I think it really captures the dynamics of the scenario.