The Sadness

I have an idea for a song. I had a conversation recently that I really connected with. It was about the feelings that make us feel dark, it was about sadness, heartbreak, etc. This was said, "Whatever you do, do not become bitter. Depression or heartbreak will eventually get better, but bitterness takes a lot longer to get over." And in return, the following statement was made: "I'm not bitter... I'm just sad."

It struck a chord with me.

I started thinking about the trap people feel that they are in sometimes. It's this inner struggle that goes on within us--no one else can see it, but it is sometimes more noticeable than a new haircut or a new pair of shoes. You want to help, but you can't really. It's the sadness. It creeps in with the cold; it burns you when they leave you; it seeps in while you're sleeping, and makes your awakenings seem less like a vacation and more like a routine.

Everyone has felt this, I think. Despite there being nothing to say when you witness someone in this situation, there should be some words written that at least offer a sense of comradery and understanding to them.

I feel that rarely are we trying to be happy in life,* but we are simply trying to not be sad.

I understand that sometimes that is just as difficult.

I wish there was something I could say. You are always cared for. You mean more than you realize. You hold a special place in my heart.

*I don't know many people that are actively pursuing happiness. Most of us are apathetic or in the middle-ground if we are realistic with ourselves.