*The Shadows Within*

In the depths of my soul, a darkness resides
A weight that's crushing, a pain that won't subside
It's the whispering voice that I've come to know
The one that tells me I'm worthless, and I should let go

It's the face in the mirror, with eyes so dim
A reflection of emptiness, a hollow within
The smile that's forced, the laughter that's fake
A masquerade to hide the anguish that I make

Depression's heavy chains bind me tight
A prison of thoughts, a never-ending fight
To find the strength to rise, to face the day
To shake the shadows that haunt me, night and day

Memories of joy, now distant and grey
Faded like the sunlight on a winter's day
Hope's a fleeting dream, a mirage in the sand
A promise of happiness, lost in this desolate land

I search for solace, a respite from the pain
A refuge from the storms that rage within my brain
But like a maze, I'm lost, with no escape
Trapped in this darkness, with no way to break

The world outside moves on, unaware
Of the turmoil that rages, the battles I share
The masks I wear, the lies I tell
To hide the truth, to conceal the hell

But in the silence, I hear a voice
A whisper of hope, a gentle, heartfelt choice
To rise above, to shine a light
To guide me through, to end this darkest night

It's the voice of resilience, of strength and might
A reminder that I'm not alone in this fight
That there's a way out, a path to take
To leave the shadows behind, to find my own sake

So I'll hold on tight, to this glimmer of hope
And slowly, steadily, I'll begin to cope
To rebuild my soul, to mend my heart
To find my way, to play my part

In this dance of life, where shadows roam
I'll find my footing, I'll learn to call home
The light within, the love that's true
And depression's darkness will slowly fade anew.

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