Swallowed Whole

I've walked a thousand miles , lost in my mind , A thousand lies spoken , tears left behind. Anxiety's dark abyss has swallowed me whole , A never-ending hole , where shadows take control. Hurt a thousand times , I've sighed and cried , Lost in darkness , where light has died. This journey's paved with potholes and pain , Life's swallowed me whole , leaving scars that remain. Some call me a liar , with hearts that I've broke , A weight that i carry , a burden to cope. I wish I'd closed my eyes , to thee flames that I've fuelled , Trapped in my lies , my soul has been cruel. I've walked a thousand miles , through shadows and night , Searching for redemption , a guiding light.