A Shadow of Doubt

I try to be strong To hold onto my belief That soon I will be free From all of this grief Solid and true Is my resolve and my will But that unknowing dark force Continues to follow me still I know it’s a manifestation I've created and given life As it cuts through my defenses Like the sharp blade of a knife It threatens to do harm To all I have built By delivering that blade All the way to the hilt But I know in my heart My skin is too thick And my nerves are aware My reactions too quick So cautiously I move Aware of its presence and threat Creating this darkness I will always regret In my mind I try forgetting Try shutting it out, But I guess there is no escaping My shadow of doubt