The Affliction of Despair

By William Laferriere

A recent proclamation from

The US Surgeon General

Provides a warning…

Fair enough

He describes the rise of

Feelings of loneliness, of fatigue

and diminishing self worth…

And of course the associated rise of despair

That insidious feeling of no longer

Having any hope

Can be quite debilitating…

Is there a lifeline to be thrown?

Successful mitigation of that threat

Requires outreach, community and effort

For alone we see difficulties…

With others a vision of hope

For a Mental Health Crisis

To be narrowly averted

Seek a positive consciousness…

And drive a notable fundamental shift

So let’s collectively meet the moment

And brush transitory politics aside

For Navigation requires an all encompassing effort…

Regardless of vessel

It’s based in caring

A discernment of courage

A removal of stigma…

Progressing towards the cure

Seek help it’s out there.