Fighting the Long Night

Waking up to shadows, heavy on my mind,

Questions in my head, trying to leave the past behind.

Thought I’d find some solace, but the road’s so rough,

Every step I’m taking, feels like I've had enough.

Lost in this struggle, fighting just to breathe,

Holding on to hope, but I can't help but see,

The weight of the world, pressing down on me,

I'm tired of the battles, tired of the grief.

I'm at the edge of giving up, feeling broken inside,

Trying to keep my head up, but the tears I hide.

Every setback, every fall, adding to my load,

Still I keep on pushing, carrying this heavy road.

Friends turned strangers, trust turned to dust,

Left in the ruins of all I built on rust.

Dreams of a camper, a future to chase,

But every hope I gather, just falls out of place.

Damned if I do, damned if I don’t,

Walking this line, with a battered hope.

Can’t seem to find my way, lost in the dark,

But I still keep fighting, with a weary heart.

I'm at the edge of giving up, feeling broken inside,

Trying to keep my head up, but the tears I hide.

Every setback, every fall, adding to my load,

Still I keep on pushing, carrying this heavy road.

Maybe someday, the sun will shine, break these clouds away,

Till then I’ll keep moving, day by day.

Though I’m tired, I’m still alive, still fighting the fight,

Hoping for dawn, after the longest night.

So I’ll breathe in deep, let go of the past,

Hold onto what’s left, make these moments last.

Though I feel like giving in, I won't let go,

Tomorrow’s unseen, but I’ll take it slow.