The road in front of me looks bleak and dark
I need something to calm the storm within
Inside of my tortured soul there’s no spark
Where can I find release? When will it begin?
My goal is to soar above the madness
However, strength and courage has left me
But I want to somehow find happiness
Darkness has me bound, I want to be free
I need joy and peace to consume my soul
I must serve notice to all that is bad
So I can someday be completely whole
Because I’m so darn tired of being mad
Wait a minute I felt a sudden shift
Feels like hope, I must embrace this gift
5-26-17
Alexis Y.
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