THE DARKNESS WITHIN

The darkness within,
envelopes my soul.
The darkness within,
begins to take its toll.
The darkness within,
eats into my heart.
The darkness within,
tears my insides apart,
The darkness within,
sinks its teeth into my mind.
The darkness within,
starts to become entwined.
The darkness within,
batters down my will.
The darkness within,
finds my blood and lets it spill.
The darkness within,
destroys my every being.
The darkness within,
eventually stops me seeing.
The darkness within,
Slowly takes my life away.
The darkness within,
saves me for another day.

Written by Shelley Skinner 11/09/08