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'my Illness Trails Behind Me'

I am confident that depression will not define me

I am leading this race while my illness trails behind me

When it comes to depression I dedicate a lot of hate

I will never forget the pain it caused my mental state

Although it is my enemy, its also been my teacher

For a few years pain and suffering became a double feature

When under intense stress, I had to produce a reaction

When I decided to fight back it gave me so much satisfaction

I had to concoct a plan, I had to incorporate preparation

I decided to challenge my illness without any hesitation

I must admit it felt good, it gave me a boost

To become a fearless warrior is what i had to produce

Things began to change rapidly, I say this happily

My illness was emotionless and full of so much apathy

The way I see my life, I am on the mental battlefield

At my disposal I have an arsenal, a sword and a shield

I'm not scared anymore, I've become fearless

There is no more crying, I am now tearless

I will never taste defeat again

If I fall down nine times, I will stand up ten

I've become a machine, I am an asset to my peers

My words resonate and help them conquer their fears

When life became critical, I had to fight for my survival

My illness became pitiful, my Inner strength made its arrival

I made a promise to myself, I would fight to the death

I had to resurrect my mental health, I would fight till my last breath

This was clash of the titans or like vikings at war

This was my opportunity to settle a score

I'm not scared, I do not feel fear

My illness has been defeated and I am still here

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