With Each Breath

In the midst of darkness deep and wide
A lonely soul, it tries to hide
From the pain that cuts so deep within
Leaving wounds that bleed and never mend.

The world around seems gray and cold
All color, all warmth, gone in a fold
Numbness grips, a heavy weight
The heart and mind, a hollow state.

Days go by, like passing clouds
Emotions lost, just like crowds
A vacant stare, a silent scream
A desperate hope, a fading dream.

But though the shadows may not lift
And every step, a painful shift
There is a light that can ignite
A flame within, a spark of fight.

Take one step, and then one more
Find the strength, to break the floor
And with each breath, you can arise
To see the world, with new-born eyes.

For in the depths of pain and strife
Lies the strength to build a life
With each small step, the darkness parts
And hope remains, within our hearts.