Darkness WIthin

for a story, i think I hate restoring all of these....-sigh-

The Darkness Within
I look up at the sky above,
Why'd you take, all the love?
I curse beneath my fading breath,
Why'd you turn my life to death?
I watch my life as it falls apart,
As I battle the darkness of my heart.
I can feel my emotions rise,
Yet no one hears my ancient cries.
I covered my ears and shook my head,
And screamed and screamed until I bled.
I wipe away a bloody tear,
Only wishing warmth were near.
Yet I remain here alone,
In pain I sigh,
And in fear I moan;
Yet I cannot cry.
I feel the darkness within,
My laughter growing ever-thin,
Watching the darkness spread into my life,
Spread by depression's bloody knife.
Families fight and families bicker,
As the bloodbath grows ever thicker,
It only makes my heart more bitter.
And the darkness within grows even quicker.
Alone I am, here betrayed,
Only wishing hope had stayed.
So now I must give in,
To the darkness inside.
I'm told that it's a sin,
Punished for each tear cried,
Though I'm falling apart,
I give in to the darkness of my heart.
And though I'll never win,
I surrender to the darkness within.

Reviews

[Matt Shutler]

This is excellent. The last line is my favorite. More often then not, people surrender to the darkness. The inner conflict is perfectly represented. Great Job!