Chris van der Westhuizen

Depressie is 'n snaakse ding,
Dus wil ek graag dié boodskap bring.
As ek daaroor probeer praat,
Voel ek soos 'n vasgehaakte plaat.

Ek is bang vir die eksamen,
En daar’s probleme tuis.
My meisie het ook seergekry - 
Ek het my kans vergruis.

Depressie is 'n snaakse ding,
Dit maak dat ek nie meer wil sing.
Maar met God hier aan my sy,
Kan ek selfs dié probleme oorskry.

                              Chris M. v/d Westhuizen '1992 (Graad 11)

Depression...

Depression is a strange old fight,
So I want to share some truth and light.
Whenever I try to speak my mind,
It’s like my words get trapped, rewind.

Exams are coming - I’m filled with dread,
And things are tough at home, I said.
My girlfriend’s hurt, and that feels rough,
I messed things up - she’s had enough.

Depression is a heavy load,
It steals my song, it dims my road.
But with my God right by my side,
I’ll face it all - He’ll be my guide.

                              Chris M. v/d Westhuizen '1992 (Grade 11 - Translated from Afrikaans)