My Dark World

consumed by the thoughts
that race in my mind
overwhelmed by the feelings
that fester inside
withdrawn from the things
that I love in my life
blinded by the dark
that fills up my eyes

the blinders I wear
forced upon me
by the pain that I feel
and the light that I seek
I focus upon the things
I can see
but only if they
pertain to my need

in the dark where I
live
struggle
and fight
unable to see past
the dark to the light
the demons at play
hinder my sight
as the ghosts from the past
taunt with delight

the world where I live
is not the one that should be
but the demons
and ghosts
would fast disagree
with my blinders in place
they can so guarantee
that I'll stay in the dark
and never be free