When I did ECT my memories were erased
Everything was new, each situation I faced
But then, over time, they started to come back
I started to realize just how much I had lacked
It started with memories from recent events
Things all around me finally started to make sense
I remembered more people, though some are still gone
I asked questions, studied pictures, I started to move on
Over time more came back, and filled up the holes
Reminded me of times when I had happier goals
I started to remember some times with my dad
Not just the hard stuff, but the good times we had
I remembered in high school, both dancing and swimming
I remembered in college, both struggling and winning
I remembered my teaching days, meeting my best friend
I remembered the times I thought depression would never end
But then I discovered some memories from all time
The memories were music, and they made me feel fine
The difference is music is in the heart, not the brain
So when other things left, the music stayed the same
Like “You’ll never walk alone”, how it totally changed my life
Like Sesame Street Songs, that helped end my strife
Like the “Penguin Cha Cha” from my 3-year-old dance
Like “Chicken Fat” from gym class, which I loved by chance
It’s amazing how music puts you on the right track
That once you can hear it, you never give it back
I’m grateful for memories that won’t go away
But I won’t do ECT again, no chance, no way
I’m definitely not saying that it won’t work for you
It works for many people when there’s nothing else to do
So if your doctor prescribes it, you might give it a chance
Do what’s best for you, just be warned in advance
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