Shadows of Grief

Lost in the shadows of my own mind,

Searching for the peace I can't find.

Dark nights, heavy heart, I grind,

Trying to leave these scars behind.

All I ever wanted was to promises I could keep,

Lost my father, now I weep while the world's asleep.

Gotta stay strong for my peeps, thank God for peace,

Ease my mind, let me find some sleep, release.

Ceilings stare back, all I do is think,

Writing these words, my ink begins to sink.

Pouring drinks, trying to drown the pain,

Fighting these demons, driving me insane.

Trying to right my wrongs, battling a beast,

Longing for peace, but grief won't cease.

When I’m gone, maybe then I’ll find relief,

Dreams slipping away, what do I believe?

Shawty broke my heart, left me weak,

Days when I didn’t eat, couldn’t even speak.

Lost in my mind, feeling defeat,

But I kept going, my spirit roamed free.

Thoughts linger, echoes of the past,

Hoping someday I’ll finally surpass.

Till then I fight, hope and despair,

Searching for peace in the cold night air.