Shadows
I breathed in a little too much darkness
And shadows consumed my soul
Afraid I watched it all unfold
With nary a word spoken
Emotions eclipsed by fright
I was chased by shadows at night
But the biggest shadow lived within me
Corrupting every thought and feeling
I was at death's door dealing with disdain
Pain erupting behind every gain
But I can't be a victim my whole life
Eventually I needed to rid myself of strife
So I lit myself on fire
Purifying me of the disease
The shadows ebbed away
And my soul became a beacon of light
A better man now I feel enlightened
Brightened by the joy in my heart
And now I breathe in the light
Letting my radiance illuminate the world
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