In the shadows, I weep and I wail
A soul crushed, by the weight of my fail
The world outside, a distant hum
As I'm consumed, by the darkness that's become
My heart, a heavy burden bears
A grief that's suffocating, with no escape to share
The tears I've cried, have dried up long ago
Leaving me hollow, with a soul that's lost its glow
I'm searching for solace, a respite from the pain
A gentle breeze, to soothe my soul's deep stain
But like a phantom, it vanishes in air
Leaving me with nothing, but the echoes of despair
In this abyss, I'm lost and alone
A fragile leaf, torn from its tree, and thrown
Into the void, where darkness reigns
A place where hope's a distant memory, and joy's a pain
The memories haunt me, like a ghost in my mind
A constant reminder, of the pain I've left behind
The scars on my body, the wounds in my soul
A map of my struggles, a story to be told
In the silence, I hear my heart beating fast
A rhythm of fear, a symphony of pain that will last
The darkness closes in, like a shroud on my skin
A feeling of suffocation, a weight that's hard to bear within
I'm searching for a way out, a path to escape
A chance to break free, from this endless ache
But like a maze, there's no exit in sight
Just more twists and turns, through the dark of night
The echoes of pain, they whisper my name
A haunting reminder, of the struggles I've claimed
But I won't be defined, by the scars on my skin
I'll rise above, and let my spirit begin
The silence is broken, the whispers fade
As I find my voice, and a new path is made
The echoes of pain, they still remain
But they're no longer the only sound, the only refrain
I've learned to live with them, to co exist
To find a way to heal, to let go of the past's release
The memories still linger, but they're no longer the same
They're now a reminder, of the strength I've gained
I've risen above, I've found my way
Through the darkness and the pain, I've made it through the day
The echoes of pain, they're still there, it's true
But they're no longer the only thing, that defines me, it's true
©bamidele
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