Prisoner of Darkness

Shadows fall, the day begins, hope feels distant, wearing thin

Sunrise paints the city gold, another day begins to unfold

But in my room, the shadows creep, a silent vigil while I sleep

The weight of worlds upon my chest, a heavy burden, I confess

This weary heart, it beats so slow, a rhythm only sorrow knows

In the quiet, I feel the ache, trying to find a break

Lost inside this endless ache, searching for the sun to wake

Depression's cloak, a chilling shroud, it wraps around me, in the crowd

I try to smile, but it feels strained, a fragile mask, carefully maintained

The vibrant hues, they turn to gray, hope's gentle light begins to stray

Lost in the darkness, I can't see, a prisoner of misery

The simple tasks, they seem so hard, a heavy burden, self-imposed guard

The smallest things, they overwhelm, a crushing weight, a silent helm

My mind it races, thoughts collide, a tangled mess, I cannot hide

The voices whisper, doubts take hold, a story that’s so oft retold

In the quiet, I feel the ache, trying to find a break

Lost inside this endless ache, searching for the sun to wake

Depression's cloak, a chilling shroud, it wraps around me, in the crowd

I try to smile, but it feels strained, a fragile mask, carefully maintained

The vibrant hues, they turn to gray, hope's gentle light begins to stray

Lost in the darkness, I can't see, a prisoner of misery

But somewhere deep, a flicker burns, a slow dawn that returns

A whisper in the silent night, a promise of the light

Holding on, I take my stand, reach out my trembling hand

Knowing I am not alone, I carry hope within my soul

Shadows fall, but I will rise, beyond the darkness, toward the skies

A fragile soul, seeking peace, longing for release, for sweet release