Dumbstruck

Something's changed, like I knew it would The feeling's subsided, like a piece of drift wood Chasing shadows in the dark Calling out your name in the stillness of the night You stole my spark You robbed me of my sanity Kept captive to the mark You branded upon my head Something's wrong The strength I once had is now gone The knowledge I once possessed Has been reduced to frivolous babble Am I strong enough to vanquish these demons Who linger in the dark? Am I strong enough to relinquish this fear of failing? Nothing ventured, nothing gained Yet the question remains...