The Darkness Within A Battle Against Depression

Darkness engulfs me, like a blanket of despair,

My mind consumed by thoughts I can't repair.

I feel lost and alone, in this endless night,

No hope, no light, no end in sight.

Depression grips me, with its icy claws,

Draining my energy, leaving me with flaws.

My heart aches, my soul screams,

But no one hears me, in this world of dreams.

I try to shake it off, but it's always there,

A constant weight, that I cannot bear.

I try to smile, and pretend I'm okay,

But inside, I'm drowning, day by day.

The world around me, seems so bright,

But to me, it's all a blur, no end in sight.

I try to hold on, to hope and love,

But depression claws at me, like a vulture from above.

I pray for strength, to fight this battle within,

To find a way out, and let the light back in.

Depression may be strong, but so am I,

And with faith and courage, I will rise and fly.