Spring and Autumn

Spring
A joyous time of year
My mind begins to clear
Of the depression that had taken hold
Winter is now gone
I won’t miss the cold
I won’t miss the dark dreariness
The enveloping shadow
Has begun to pass
I find myself free
Of the past I had clung to
With a new joy, a new passion
I begin on my journey again
Refreshed by the rebirth
That spring alone can bring.

Autumn
A dark time of year
My mind begins to lose focus
My heart begins to break
The pressure and strain
Begin to wear me down
My optimism seems lost
Lost in a sea of doubt and worry
It is amazing how a change in season
Can affect everything in your soul
With the approaching winter
I can feel the grip of depression taking hold
My spirit aches to hold on to the joy felt only weeks before.