Depression

Trigger Warning: This text contains explicit depictions of suicide, intense emotional distress, and suicidal ideation. It may be disturbing to some readers. If you are struggling or thinking about harming yourself, please seek help. In Canada, you can call 988 (Suicide Crisis Helpline). In the U.S., call or text 988 or use the webchat at 988lifeline.org. You are not alone.

The flasks — small moons — stand aligned along the horizon’s ledge.

Dear murderer,I have been sentenced by you to a death that will last the next forty years.

And there is still much war at the front.

News: depression has won the last two battles.

And one day I’ll die. And this whole tragicomic farce will die with me.

Yesterday, by accident, I looked at the calendar.