The Chasm
Into a chasm of darkness, I did fall
Depression wants control, it wants me in thrall
The thoughts in my head, my spirit they malign
My inner light doused, no longer does it shine
Some have taken their time, to say a quick prayer
Do they see me falling? Do they even care?
The chasm is deep and wide, no end is in sight
I cannot see, any relief for my plight
Happiness is gone, my heart is filled with woe
There is darkness above, and darkness below
Into a chasm of darkness, I did fall
Depression wants control, it wants me in thrall
The thoughts in my head, my spirit they malign
My inner light doused, no longer does it shine
I remember moments, when I had great cheer
They have been stolen, no longer they appear
Depression cast out its net, on me it fell
It wrapped me tightly, within it I now dwell
From this clinging dark net, I try to take leave
Each time I do, to me tighter it does cleave
Will this cruel net, ever loosen its tight grip
Or continually my spirit, will it whip?
Into a chasm of darkness, I did fall
Depression wants control, it wants me in thrall
Some have taken their time, to say a quick prayer
Do they see me falling? Do they even care?
Others may see me, with a glint in my eye
Do they hear me though, when silently I cry?
They think I am fine, because I force a smile
They never know, I am struggling all the while
Outwardly I may be able, to fake a gleam
While you will never know, inwardly I scream
Into a chasm of darkness, I did fall
Depression wants control, it wants me in thrall
The chasm is deep and wide, no end is in sight
I cannot see, any relief for my plight
I continue to fall, no hope do I see
This chasm of misery, I cannot flee
I used to be happy, a smile on my face
Then depression caught me, in its dark embrace
The voices in my head, my soul they do scrape
From their sharp harsh words, I can find no escape
The voices they shout their insults, night and day
Their only intention, happiness to slay
Into a chasm of darkness, I did fall
Depression wants control, it wants me in thrall
Happiness is gone, my heart is filled with woe
There is darkness above, and darkness below
I search for a light, all the brightness is gone
All I see is midnight, nowhere is there dawn
My eyes search for relief, here none can be found
In this dark chasm, depression has me bound
I often wonder, will my fall ever end?
Will my broken spirit, will it ever mend?
Into a chasm of darkness, I did fall
Depression wants control, it wants me in thrall
Copyright © Sl Davis | Year Posted 2021
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment