Lost Hope

I lit a candle touched with scent of lilac Settled in the old chair then leaning back Just a flicker of the candle and a hint of moon Eyes closed only shadows in a darkened room Willing myself to hold back the sting of a tear Trying desperately to smother this awful fear So alone without anyone at all to care Opening the bottle looking down, I stare At little white pills that might take this all away Little did I know life might end this way Empty, used up and discarded as an old shoe Simply give up is all I can think to do Just imagination!