Never easy, it's always a struggle,
to bear the weight of this life.
Coping, even in the best of times,
is forever a trying strife.
The shadows chase, the boundaries blur,
the melding of day and night,
Although the darkness may cause fear,
I know it's a part of life.
A daunting quest of simple things,
like deciding to get dressed,
These tasks consume me often,
like I'm fighting a villainous test.
The steps of healing are so slow,
the unseen climb is grueling,
And yet I stick to my hope,
for a resolution most fulfilling.
No longer bound by the darkness,
I'm still healing the scars,
And I don't let go of the courage,
for I'm the one who holds the stars.
©jamielong
J