Anger Turned Inward

Depression. Severe despondency, dejection,
feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy.
Depression is anger turned inward,
self-hatred, self-loathing, capitulation.
I would not negate the very real physical state.
At the same time I know the anger is real,
is palpable, is utter and absolute.
And I know anger has a cure, an antidote,
a way out. It's not a panacea, not a quick fix,
simple but not easy. It's called surrender,
acceptance, the way to peace. It's serenity
reached by acceptance of  what is what,
by courage to face the fear, to stare it down,
by wisdom to accept what is available through knowledge
but also what comes through the surrender,
from allowing another, a greater, hand to lead.