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I've been drawn to the darkness much more than the light

Sometimes I feel at peace, but I'm anxious at night

Overthinking my problems, with no resolution

Sometimes disappearing seems the only solution

But I'm stopped by the image of what's left behind

And more guilt just builds up in my mind

So I channel this pain and bury it deep

To surface again when I'm losing sleep

In my dreams I am falling, but there's no sign of ground

The silence is deafening, and I yearn for the sound

Of those who are close, now distant to touch

But I keep them away, 'cause I need them too much

It's not easy existing with no one to share

All my troubles and anguish, though I know they may care

I treasure this pain, 'cause it guides and makes whole

Just a shadow in darkness, no light in this soul