Been there on both sides! not fun either way! Excellent writing and so very very true!

When the night has come And the land is dark And the moon is the only light we'll see No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid Just as long as you stand, stand by me ....Ben E. King An ear, a shoulder and a sincere hug. That's what friends are for. A sad and beautiful poem. Your friend is blessed to have you.

Powerful, painful reality, but the hope never leaves..........beautifully written.

You are a friend in the truest sense of the word. Your friend is lucky to have you for a friend. I wish you both well.

OH yeah, I SO get this--from EVERY angle. Hurts like hell and yet sometimes, there's not a dang thing we can do but be there. You are a VERY good friend.

You have just spoken to me. Given me an insight into things in my life with these words. Thank you. Clive

This is such a warm and beautiful poem Dear Tara. It is very touching.

Tara - you are a friend in a million. These words touch deep as I have been there myself... in a huge way and in a deep hole! I had to walk this walk - pulled myself up by the collar and forced myself to seek help... Luckily there are loads of help around... it is a choice... Love you girlfriend! :)

You have hit the nail on the head, Tara.

"All I can do Is stand here And be your friend"... these are the words that every person wants to hear! Exceptional poem Tara! :)

Wonderful words......

Been there done it got the Tee shirt :(...well composed!

beautiful!!

I had a very close friend how had depression, we went through bouts of this . It hurt watching her go through this all the time. I know how you feel. Great poem, you hit the emotion dead on.

Stellar, well thought out prose and accompanying image! Not to emphasize the situation, but if you had all of the chronic physical ailments I have, you would be more than just depressed. And, I'm far from being a chatterbox, even on the best of days, so that really doesn't matter. Prozac, anyone?

Beautifully composed .. expressed so very well. I wonder if I may know this person.

awesome ..but yet soooo true!

Such strong and loving words. Something I have to remind myself of each time I talk to a friend who is in a very dark place. Thank you for this.

It can be a very dark place where the only light comes from someone who really cares. A very touching poem. CC

sweet words, Tara May warm hugs and love, Linda Kaye

Very well written...Yes we just need someone to listen and let it out...I'm still having a hard time...but I take a day at a time...you are someone's special friend.

you are a true friend when needed, and true friends are rare nowadays.

fabulous writing :)

Love your writing. It is so easy to read, easy to remember, easy to feel the emotions. Another winner. And you are about to "take care of yourself", at least for a few days. Come back renewed!

Very true... sadly. Beautiful poem!

it hits with a wallop, I know the experience & know how good a friend you are, how you inspire people to do things they haven't done but were simply meant to do, how you stand by them, reach out to them, hold them, etc etc. To be pushed away is hard, yet to not be given an answer is harder. Your poem hits very deep, and it's beautifully written with your usual succinctness and economy of expression. The end is just beautiful—hard truth, real truth. Very powerful, and very true. Hope it doesn't go on forever...

So well written, and so true. Kudos to you for putting this one up for us to enjoy. : )

I thought that "VENTERSKROON" was powerful but this is so on point. You have a beautiful way with words. Dana

Been there, still there, outstanding work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!