It’s Quadrille Monday at DVerse, and this week’s word is “linger.” Much as I like that word itself, I used the word “malinger” and hope that’s okay. If not, I can write another. 😁 This is also inspired by today’s MVB prompt.
When depression’s weight is on me,
When its tyranny wants to keep me
From leaving my bed let alone
This house, I might get accused
Of malingering — and so I am feeling
More alone, with many not realizing,
Despite shame,
I’m innocent of this.
revivedwriter 
So well done!
LikeLike
This one really touched me. I describes those feelings so well. The extra weight and shame when told you malinger and should just get over it.
May I re-blog this?
Much love ❤️
LikeLike
I used to have anxiety and panic attacks so I can understand a lot of this
LikeLike
That depression is a heavy burden.
LikeLike
Very intense and full of emotion! Well done!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful description of an affliction many deal with – a lot of times in silence. Well done.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Powerful words and excellent use of “malingering”…take care of yourself.
LikeLike
You could try to explain but it would never be enough. I’m sorry those in your sphere do not understand. {{{{HUGS}}}}
LikeLike
I realise, as I have been there. Feeling that others are judging you and judging yourself only add to the pain. We need to be kind to ourselves in these moments!
LikeLike
So powerful. I can imagine there is quite a feeling of being judged.
LikeLike
Ah, love the sideways take on the prompt, and how you invoke this feeling.
LikeLike
R.,
Depression’s weight – and shame: you capture its raw inescapability very well, sadly, very recognizably.
pax,
dora
LikeLike
Being held responsible for something beyond our control can be so debilitating. So well expressed.
LikeLike
God. I feel this.
💔
David
LikeLike
Malingering- does that mean malignant lingering? Truly I don’t know the word but if it is, it seems a hateful way to describe the true nature of depression. This one really stuck with me as I work thru my own and that of others close to me struggle. 44 words just isn’t enough sometimes. Thanks for sharing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It means to feign illness in order to avoid duties. It could very well be a mash-up of “malignant + lingering,” though!
LikeLike