Mental Health Awareness Week

11th to 17th May 2026

Mental Health is not always visable to people, but affects so many, some suffering in silence. It's a tough world out there. 

So a kind word, a smile, sharing a coffee and a chat, a moment of calm can really help.  

For me, poetry helps, being able to express my feelings with pen and paper. 

Sending positive and living vibes to you all

Lissie x

Depression

I have been told
I suffer from depression
mental health
they say,
emotional
unstable
well....
that`s not me, I`m sure

just being a mother
can get you down
mental stress
more like it
exhaustion
memory loss
need....
a little attention

when times are hard
a helping hand counts
mental friction
loss of confidence
need a new start
love and hugs
see....
I've now got it sussed

a little help
goes such a long way
mental care
a kind gesture
relaxation
chilling time
so...
we`re working together

© Lissies Poems 2026