Melancholia

A sadness within
does surely reside
ekes out its place
unwilling to hide

Forever overtaking
each fragment of thought
alone and isolated
desperate, distraught

Lost motivation
inspiration gone
lacking self-will
not carrying on

Shackles confine
repressed fears alive
escape not apparent
failing to thrive

Much is the plight
of a melancholic mind
critical illness
cruel and unkind